Forward Planning Officer

About this job

PERMANENT  37 hours per week 
SALARY:  £34,314 - £37,035 with 5% Market Supplement for 12 months
LOCATION: Tiverton

Mid Devon District Council is preparing a new Local Plan that will bring forward new 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 a net-zero carbon future. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to 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 National Parks, Blackdown Hills National Landscape and the north and south Devon coasts. 

You will be working at a senior level and will have previously assisted with writing local plan policies, preparing Sustainability Appraisals, Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessments and other technical studies. You will have proven track record of completing projects, and have a good understanding of the national planning policy framework and planning guidance and the plan making process.  The role will provide an opportunity to further develop experience across a range of projects, either leading these or providing support, and will involve networking and community engagement. 

The successful candidate will have drive and ambition, be resourceful, creative and able to work under pressure independently or as part of a small team. You will have good written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of standard IT packages.  You will either hold or be working towards a planning qualification accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute and will need to be able to travel around the district.

To find out more

To find out more about this role please contact Tristan Peat Forward Planning Team Leader on 01884 234344

For full details please read the Job Description and Person Specification - Forward Planning Officer 

The Job Description refers to the level of competencies required for this post. For an explanation of what this means, please see Core Competencies.

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

Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor skilled worker visas at this time. For more information on pre-employment checks, please review the documents found here.

How to apply

Please download and complete our Job Application Form and send to Opportunities@middevon.gov.uk. Alternatively, print and send by post to:

People Services
Mid Devon District Council
Phoenix House
Phoenix Lane
Tiverton, Devon
EX16 6PP

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

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