Planning Officer (Policy)

Waverley Borough Council; Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Agile working policies

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Flexi time

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Waverley Borough Council is seeking a planning professional to help shape the district's future. You will contribute to preparing the new Local Plan and support neighbourhood planning efforts while working with an experienced team.

The role offers hybrid working with some home-based days after induction, depending on business needs. We are looking for a candidate with a degree in town and country planning and a keen interest in the built and rural environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in town and country planning required.
• Interest in built and rural environment and neighbourhood planning.
• Ability to work in a collaborative Planning Policy team.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of the new Local Plan.
• Assist in neighbourhood planning initiatives and policy development.
• Collaborate with Planning Policy Team to deliver key milestones.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Teamwork

Education

Town and Country Planning degree

Job description

Do you have a degree, preferably in town and country planning, and are looking to start or take the next step in your career in planning where you can develop a wide range of skills and experience?

Are you looking for a role with variety, where your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment will be valued by an experienced and friendly team.

We are an ambitious Council, always trying to improve the many public services that we provide to our residents. Even more importantly, we aim to help preserve and enhance Waverley’s beautiful and precious environment and make a positive impact on the lives of everybody who lives or works here in Waverley.

It’s an exciting time for the Waverley Planning Policy team as we have started the preparation of a new Local Plan and we are looking for a motivated person to join us. If you have an interest in the built and rural environment and would like to play an active role in preparing it, and support the preparation of neighbourhood plans, then we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

This is an agile post which allows the holder to work from home for part of the week after an initial period of induction at the discretion of their line manager depending on the business needs of the service.

This post is a full-time role. However, all applications will be considered.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Matthew Ellis (Planning Policy Team Leader) on 01483 523297 or Olivia Gorham (Principal Planning Officer (Policy)) on 01483 523099.

We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.

Closing date for applications: 9am on 3rd June 2026

Interview date: w/c 15th June 2026

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.