Planning Policy Officer - Ref: EE03125

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Walsall Council as a Planning Policy Officer to help shape the future of the borough. This permanent, full-time role involves supporting the delivery of a new local plan and major regeneration projects while promoting sustainability and community well-being. Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career development are offered, ensuring a balanced work-life experience.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Blended working from home/office

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexi leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Demonstrable relevant experience in the Planning profession.
• Good knowledge of planning legislation.
• Related qualifications in ecology or heritage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Walsall Borough Local Plan.
• Progress work on large strategic projects.
• Assist with national Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of planning legislation

Experience in ecology

Experience in heritage

Education

Related degree in Planning or equivalent

Job description

Planning Policy Officer x 2 - Ref: EE03125
Salary G7 £32,654 - £37,035 per annum

Permanent full-time position.

This is an exciting time to join Walsall as we progress our new Walsall Borough Local Plan that will support the delivery of new housing, employment opportunities and sustainable infrastructure while addressing important planning related issues such as climate change, protecting and enhancing the natural and built environment and improving the health and well-being of our communities.

We are a multi award-winning council undergoing a significant £1.5 billion regeneration program which will transform the borough into a thriving destination.

Walsall is also a regional town with a rich history that is reflected in the quality and quantity of heritage assets across the borough and also benefits from a number of sites that have been designated for their habitat provision and broader ecological importance.

We are looking for two highly motivated individuals to join our Planning Policy and Environment teams which sit within the wider Planning & Building Control Service area.

You should be able to demonstrate relevant experience in the Planning profession and a good knowledge of planning legislation, or a related degree. We are particularly interested in candidates that already have related qualifications and experience in ecology or heritage to support our existing senior experts in this field to progress work on our new local plan, other large strategic projects and to support the recently introduced national Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff and utilising all the talent and experience available. We recognise the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities. Walsall Council also supports employee learning and career development.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working hours
• Blended working from home/office
• Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave and flexi leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

For further information please call David Holloway, Planning Policy Manager on 01922 650874.

Closing Date for applications: 11 July 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 21 July 2025

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.