Senior Planning Policy Officer
The planning role you've been searching for…
A great opportunity to be in at the start and to play a key role in shaping and delivering a new Local Plan for this beautiful rural authority in east Surrey, bordering Kent and the London Boroughs to the north. We are a Green Belt authority with two National Landscapes in the District.
We know there are many things that residents love about Tandridge District including our fantastic location, our countryside and the community feel of our towns and villages. We think you will love Tandridge too.
About the role
We are just starting out on a new Local Plan and we need a talented Senior Planning Policy Officer to be a crucial part of its delivery and to help turn our vision for a flourishing, sustainable future Tandridge District into a reality.
We are offering a competitive remuneration package, plus a £3,000 golden hello.
What we Offer
We’re a financially stable and forward-looking authority, committed to staff development, reward and progression. Joining Tandridge District Council has many other advantages, for example flexible working, a friendly working environment, an excellent pension scheme, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.
The council offices are based in the vibrant small town of Oxted at the foot of the North Downs, close to Oxted Station and with on-site parking. And there are excellent schools here, good transport links with access to London, Gatwick and the south coast, and safe, cohesive communities.
Diversity statement
At Tandridge District Councill, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring that equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and good practice is embedded in the council’s culture and services.
We welcome, applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.
Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Want to know more?
If you’re looking for a new and exciting professional challenge, a collaborative, flexible/hybrid working, and the chance to develop your career, please do get in touch for a chat by e-mailing TPearson-Rose@tandridge.gov.uk