Strategic Planning Lead: Complex Projects & Growth

Wiltshire Career Site; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Public sector benefits

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to lead and manage strategic planning projects, engage with communities and stakeholders, and guide junior officers to ensure alignment with the Local Plan and national policy. The role supports Wiltshire's place-shaping objectives in a hybrid working environment.

The successful candidate will report to a Planning Manager, handle the council's most challenging applications, and contribute innovative solutions for sustainable development

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic and complex planning projects.
• Engage communities and stakeholders to secure sustainable development.
• Supervise and sign off the work of less experienced officers to ensure consistency with the Local Plan and national policy.

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to lead and manage strategic planning projects, engage with communities and stakeholders, and guide junior officers to ensure alignment with the Local Plan and national policy. The role supports Wiltshire's place-shaping objectives in a hybrid working environment.

The successful candidate will report to a Planning Manager, handle the council's most challenging applications, and contribute innovative solutions for sustainable development