Principal Planning Policy Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Grade H £41,511 to £49,764 per annum plus a £3,000 market supplement |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Havant, PO9 2AX |
| Cwmni: | Havant Borough & East Hampshire District Councils |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 162 |
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The Council’s Corporate Strategy puts the Borough’s natural and built environment at the heart of the Council, upcoming projects
and our decision making. Contributing to this, you will be part of the Planning Policy team, working to develop the Local Plan
and work as part of the team to submit the plan by the end of the 2026 calendar year. The role also contributes to the provision
of an efficient and effective Planning Service that makes a positive contribution to the built and natural environment of the
Borough of Havant, facilitating sustainable economic growth and development.
The Local Plan is one of the most important functions of the borough council, and you will play a key part in preparing the plan,
consulting on it and taking it through examination-in-public to adoption and implementation.
You will specifically help to deliver:
* An up-to-date, robust and high quality Local Plan for the Borough.
* Timely, high quality studies and guidance document to support the local plan and its implementation.
* Robust and constructive input into planning applications on policy related matters.
The post offers an excellent opportunity for someone with planning experience looking to take the next step in their career in
terms of influence and responsibility. In return, the Council will support you to continue to grow and develop in the role,
taking on new tasks and responsibilities.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• Grade H £41,511 to £49,764 per annum plus a £3,000 market supplement
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working/Hybrid working
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact David Hayward, Strategic Planning Manager on 07718 125935 or Jade Ellis,
Principal Planning Policy Officer on 07918 582775.
This role is advertised full time 37 hours per week, although we do everything, we can to accommodate flexible working and would
consider part time hours. If this is an option you’d like to explore, please let us know how many hours you are looking for in
your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond).
To Apply
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 26th of September 2025 and interviews will be held on 7th & 8th of October
2025.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
The Council’s Corporate Strategy puts the Borough’s natural and built environment at the heart of the Council, upcoming projects
and our decision making. Contributing to this, you will be part of the Planning Policy team, working to develop the Local Plan
and work as part of the team to submit the plan by the end of the 2026 calendar year. The role also contributes to the provision
of an efficient and effective Planning Service that makes a positive contribution to the built and natural environment of the
Borough of Havant, facilitating sustainable economic growth and development.
The Local Plan is one of the most important functions of the borough council, and you will play a key part in preparing the plan,
consulting on it and taking it through examination-in-public to adoption and implementation.
You will specifically help to deliver:
* An up-to-date, robust and high quality Local Plan for the Borough.
* Timely, high quality studies and guidance document to support the local plan and its implementation.
* Robust and constructive input into planning applications on policy related matters.
The post offers an excellent opportunity for someone with planning experience looking to take the next step in their career in
terms of influence and responsibility. In return, the Council will support you to continue to grow and develop in the role,
taking on new tasks and responsibilities.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• Grade H £41,511 to £49,764 per annum plus a £3,000 market supplement
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working/Hybrid working
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact David Hayward, Strategic Planning Manager on 07718 125935 or Jade Ellis,
Principal Planning Policy Officer on 07918 582775.
This role is advertised full time 37 hours per week, although we do everything, we can to accommodate flexible working and would
consider part time hours. If this is an option you’d like to explore, please let us know how many hours you are looking for in
your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond).
To Apply
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 26th of September 2025 and interviews will be held on 7th & 8th of October
2025.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
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