Forward Planning Officer
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,314.00 to £37,035.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | There is a 5% Market Supplement for 12 months for this post |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2025 |
| Location: | Tiverton, Devon |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Mid Devon District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2025083 |
Summary
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
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