FORWARD PLANNING ASSISTANT in Tiverton

Energy Jobline ZR; Tiverton (RI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Devon District Council is seeking a Forward Planning Assistant in Tiverton. The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours/week) with hybrid working. You will monitor development of new homes and other uses while gaining experience across planning projects and engaging with communities.

A degree in Planning or related subject is required, with strong communication skills and IT literacy (MS Access, ArcGIS) preferred. Closing date 9 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Planning or a related subject.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• IT literacy, ideally with MS Access and ArcGIS, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the development of new homes and other uses.
• Gain experience across a range of planning projects at different levels.
• Engage with communities and participate in networking activities.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Degree in Planning or related subject

Tools

MS Access

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Description

FORWARD PLANNING ASSISTANT

PERMANENT: Full Time, 37 hours per week

SALARY: £29,543 - £32,046 Per Annum

LOCATION: Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP(Hybrid working)

Mid Devon District Council is preparing a new Local Plan that will bring forward homes, jobs, community facilities and infrastructure to meet our needs while protecting a high-quality natural environment. The Local Plan will have a key role in planning for economic growth, responding to the climate emergency and moving towards net-zero carbon future.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest in geography and sustainable development to start their career as a Planning professional. You will help us plan for the future of the district through a reformed plan-making system, working in an attractive rural area close to the city of Exeter and within easy reach of the Dartmoor and Exmoor Parks, Blackdown Hills Landscape and the north and south Devon coasts.

This role will help us monitor the development of new homes and other uses and will provide an opportunity to gain experience across a range of projects at different levels, and involve networking and community engagement.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Planning or other related subject, and preferably some relevant Planning experience. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, as well as IT literacy that ideally includes knowledge of MS Access and ArcGIS.

CLOSING DATE: 09 November 2026 at 5:00pm

INTERVIEW DATE: 23 November 2026

POST NUMBER: PF07

VACANCY NUMBER: 2026151

MDDC reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.

A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.

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We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a and need any reasonable adjustments.

We're committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If we've not contacted you within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Thank you for showing an interest in this vacancy and we wish you every success with your on-going job search.