Senior Planning Officer — Shape Wiltshire’s Growth (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Wiltshire Council invites applications for a Senior Planning Officer to shape Wiltshire’s development framework, including the Wiltshire Local Plan, by contributing to policy development and plan-making across challenging subjects.

We seek a motivated planner with policy experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The role offers a hybrid working model with on-site presence and flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning policy and plan making.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to mentor junior staff.
• Membership in the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to preparation, monitoring and review of development plans.
• Lead on planning-related themes and policy development.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and support Neighbourhood Plans and related strategies.

Skills

Planning policy

Plan making

GIS software

Mentoring juniors

Stakeholder communication

Education

RTPI membership

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Wiltshire Council invites applications for a Senior Planning Officer to shape Wiltshire’s development framework, including the Wiltshire Local Plan, by contributing to policy development and plan-making across challenging subjects.

We seek a motivated planner with policy experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The role offers a hybrid working model with on-site presence and flexible arrangements.