Forward Planning Officer

MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an experienced planning policy officer to lead projects and contribute to future planning in an attractive rural area. Responsibilities include writing policies, developing studies, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a planning degree and membership in the Royal Town Planning Institute. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a commitment to equality.

Responsibilities

• Writing policies and identifying site options.
• Developing technical evidence and studies including procuring consultants.
• Liaising with other service areas in the Council.
• Engagement with a range of stakeholders.

Education

Planning Degree

Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Job description

Overview

Mid Devon District Council is preparing a new Local Plan that will bring forward new homes, jobs, community facilities and infrastructure to meet our needs while protecting a high quality natural environment. The Local Plan will have a key role in planning for economic growth, responding to the climate emergency and moving towards a net-zero carbon future.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning policy officer to take a lead role across a range of projects and help us plan for the future of the district through a reformed plan making system, working in an attractive rural area close to the city of Exeter and within easy reach of the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, Blackdown Hills National Landscape and the north and south Devon coasts.

Responsibilities

• Writing policies and identifying site options
• Developing technical evidence and studies (including procuring consultants)
• Liaising with other service areas in the Council
• Engagement with a range of stakeholders including statutory consultees and agencies, Town and Parish Councils and local communities

Qualifications

• Planning Degree
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Offer

SALARY : £35,412 - £38,220 and 5% market supplement for 12 months

HOURS: 37 HOURS PER WEEK / PERMANENT

WORKING ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid working (office / remote)

LOCATION: Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP

Contact for informal discussion: Tristan Peat, Forward Planning Team Leader on [phone].

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday - 6th October 2025 at 5pm

PROPOSED DATE FOR INTERVIEW: W / C - 10th November 2025

POST NUMBER: PF09

VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER: 2025101

Committed to Equality of Opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.