Development Management Planning Officer

An exciting opportunity for a Planning Officer position has arisen within our friendly and busy Development Management Team. Working in an exceptionally beautiful and scenic part of the country, you can expect to deal with a wide range of planning applications, appeals and related enquiries. You will already have some experience of working in a Development Management team and will have excellent organisational and communication skills. 

East Hampshire is a beautiful district, benefiting from the South Downs National Park together with historic market towns, attractive villages and countryside. However, we face the same challenges many do in terms of where to locate new development and how to ensure there is suitable housing for everyone who needs it. Change is ongoing, we don’t want to stop change, we just want to make sure change is as positive as possible, and fair. 

The position will comprise a hybrid style of working, as a mix of both home and office-based working, to suit the work / life balance of the successful applicant.  The Council has recently moved to new bespoke offices closer to Petersfield town centre and the railway station.  

For further information, or an informal chat about either post, please contact Sabah Halli, at Sabah.Halli@easthants.gov.uk  or Jon Holmes at jon.holmes@easthants.gov.uk 

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working options, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more. 

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to better reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Many of our staff also work flexibly in different ways e.g. part- time, compressed hours and everything in between; please talk to us about the flexibility you need to do this role. 

The closing date for applications is 18th March 2024 and interviews will be held at East Hampshire District Council Offices and are anticipated to take place Tuesday 9 April.

East Hampshire District Council are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on merit. 

The Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans is a commitment that the Council has made to support the Armed Forces Community Covenant – you can find more on this scheme and eligibility here. 

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.

Please note - as part of our interview process your right to work in the UK will be checked by using approved right to work documents and share codes.