Planning Policy Technician
Are you a good communicator, with a commitment to customer care and the provision of a quality service?
Are you a skilled administrator with precise attention to detail?
Do you have the ability to work within a team and as a solo performer?
This could be an exciting opportunity for you to kick start your career in Planning.
We are an ambitious Council, always trying to improve the many public services that we provide to our residents. Even more importantly, we aim to help preserve and enhance Waverley’s beautiful and precious environment and make a positive impact on the lives of everybody who lives or works here in Waverley.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, high performing Planning Policy team. The post holder will provide technical and administrative support to the team preparing a new local plan for the Borough and assisting communities with their neighbourhood plans.
To be successful in this interesting and varied role, you will need to be methodical and organised, be competent in the use of IT and committed to customer care. An interest in planning and experience in using GIS will also be useful.
On the job training will be given and the role could be a step on to a planning career.
This is an agile post which allows the holder to work from home after an initial period of induction at the discretion of their line manager depending on the business needs of the service.
This post is a full-time role. However, all applications will be considered.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Katherine Dove, Principal Planning Officer (Policy) on 523172 or Matthew Ellis, Planning Policy Team Leader on 01483 523297
We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.
Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Monday 19th May 2025
Interview date: 11th June 2025
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here
Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.
How to Apply
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