At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape Wiltshire's future by processing planning applications and conducting site visits.
- Company: Join Wiltshire Council, a friendly workplace with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and commitment to inclusion.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable development and community well-being.
- Qualifications: Degree in planning or related field; passion for economy and environment.
The predicted salary is between 37280 - 39152 £ per year.
Salary: £37,280 - £39,152 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 24 August 2026
Our Development Management Service is crucial in shaping Wiltshire’s future by determining planning applications for new developments. We are committed to balancing the delivery of new housing and economic growth, as well as promoting good urban design principles and protecting the county's significantly important natural and historic assets.
As a Planning Officer, you will process planning and listed building applications, conduct site visits, engage in wider consultations, and assess a wide range of development proposals. There will be plenty of opportunities to develop your experience and skills within the development management team through appraising development impacts within settlements and the open countryside, as well as in National Landscapes, the Green Belt, and proposals affecting Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas and many other sensitive environments.
We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic and professional individuals who have a real passion for the economy and environment, and who want to make a difference to our people and communities within Wiltshire. As a Planning Officer, you will hold a degree in planning, or related discipline with aspiration to become a member of the RTPI. This role will require successful candidates to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own motor vehicle to undertake the full duties of this position.
If you are passionate about contributing to sustainable development and creating a better living and working environment across Wiltshire, then Wiltshire Council's Planning Team encourages you to apply for these exciting job opportunities.
Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details: Victoria Davis, Planning Manager (Development Management), at Victoria.Davis@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01249 706 673. Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application.
Application criteria: Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply. We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion: Disability Confident Employer.
Application process: Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.
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