Principal Minerals & Waste Planner — Shape Local Plans

Wiltshire Council; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is inviting applications for a Principal Planning Officer to support the Strategic Planning Service in delivering minerals and waste plan-making. You will lead policy formulation, liaise with industry and neighbouring authorities, and work to ensure policies reflect national guidance and local needs while balancing environmental priorities.

The role offers a hybrid working model with on-site and workplace time, and the council emphasises inclusion and a supportive,

Responsibilities

• Lead in policy formulation for minerals and waste planning to support housing and infrastructure needs.
• Collaborate with officers across the council and liaise with industry and neighbouring authorities to align policies with national guidance and local priorities.
• Support the delivery of plan-making duties as part of the minerals and waste planning authority.

Job description

Wiltshire Council is inviting applications for a Principal Planning Officer to support the Strategic Planning Service in delivering minerals and waste plan-making. You will lead policy formulation, liaise with industry and neighbouring authorities, and work to ensure policies reflect national guidance and local needs while balancing environmental priorities.

The role offers a hybrid working model with on-site and workplace time, and the council emphasises inclusion and a supportive,