FORWARD PLANNING OFFICER

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Forward Planning Officer to support the development of a new Local Plan. This hybrid role involves writing local plan policies and engaging with the community. Candidates should hold or be working towards a planning qualification accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute. The position offers a salary range of £35,412 to £38,220.

Qualifications

• Experience writing local plan policies and preparing technical studies.
• Proven track record of project completion.
• Ability to travel around the district.

Responsibilities

• Assist with writing local plan policies and Sustainability Appraisals.
• Lead or support various projects with community engagement.
• Maintain effective communication and IT skills.

Skills

Project completion

Understanding of National Planning Policy Framework

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Planning qualification accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute

Job description

Overview

FORWARD PLANNING OFFICER

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

37 HOURS PER WEEK / PERMANENT

Hybrid working (office / remote)

Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP

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.

Responsibilities

• Working at a senior level and have previously assisted with writing local plan policies, preparing Sustainability Appraisals, Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessments and other technical studies.
• Have a proven track record of completing projects and a good understanding of the National Planning Policy Framework and planning guidance and the plan making process.
• Provide opportunities to further develop experience across a range of projects, either leading these or providing support, and involve networking and community engagement.
• Demonstrate drive and ambition, be resourceful, creative and able to work under pressure independently or as part of a small team.
• Maintain good written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of standard IT packages.
• Hold or be working towards a planning qualification accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute and be able to travel around the district.

Qualifications

• Planning qualification accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (or working towards).

Details

• For an informal discussion about the post, contact Tristan Peat, Forward Planning Team Leader on 01884 234344.
• Visit our website by clicking on the apply button
• CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 6th October 2025 at 5pm
• PROPOSED DATE FOR INTERVIEW: w/c 10th November 2025
• POST NO: PF06
• VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER: 2025100
• Committed to Equality of Opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community