Senior Planning Officer – Shape Wiltshire (Hybrid)

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to contribute to the Wiltshire Local Plan, overseeing monitoring and review and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver sustainable development across the county.

You will need substantial post-qualification planning experience, including leading on planning themes, mentoring junior staff, and strong data handling/ GIS skills. The role supports a hybrid working model and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in planning, incl. leading on planning themes and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience handling and analysing data in a planning environment.
• Experience using GIS software and related applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, monitoring and review of the Wiltshire Local Plan.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver sustainable development across the county.
• Ensure compliance with statutory planning responsibilities.

Skills

GIS software

Data analysis

Mentoring staff

Planning experience

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to contribute to the Wiltshire Local Plan, overseeing monitoring and review and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver sustainable development across the county.

You will need substantial post-qualification planning experience, including leading on planning themes, mentoring junior staff, and strong data handling/ GIS skills. The role supports a hybrid working model and a competitive salary.