Planning Enquiries/Assistant Planning Officer

(Two posts available)

Salary and grade: £26,369 - £36,032 per annum (Grade 3-4)
Permanent role, 37 hours per week
Location: Hybrid (home working/Abingdon)
Closing date: 10 January 2025 (midnight)

Do you enjoy working in a varied, fast-paced environment? Are you interested in place-making and shaping the future of our districts?

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate with a keen interest in planning to join our Planning Policy team at an exciting time, as both districts work together to deliver a ground-breaking new Joint Local Plan, which will be both ambitious and innovative in helping to address key issues such as climate change, nature recovery, and affordable housing.

We are looking for an ambitious Enquiries/Assistant Planning Officer committed to place-making and high-quality customer service. This is an entry level role that offers a diverse and interesting range of tasks to get involved in, as well as opportunities to develop professionally. No two days will be the same.

The successful applicant will join the councils at an important time to help deliver the work of the policy team. The immediate focus will be working with a team of over 20 professionals to help progress the Joint Local Plan through examination.

This is an ideal opportunity to work alongside knowledgeable colleagues to gain key skills and experience to further a career in town planning. You will act as the primary contact for both Councils for managing enquiries received by the Planning Policy Team and, where appropriate, responding with the help of more senior colleagues. You can expect to assist in topics or sections in the plan and evidence base, as well as supporting the preparation of neighbourhood plans, public consultations and a wide range of other activities that the team is involved in.

So, if you think you are ready to grow and develop your skills in a stimulating and rewarding role within a friendly planning policy team, please do apply.

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