Principal Planning Officer

Waverley offers a wide range of planning issues for you to develop skills and experience in the next step in your career. We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and dynamic planner to join our Strategic Sites Team. The team deals with complex large-scale developments, many of which have associated Planning Performance Agreements. This is your opportunity to be involved in delivering development within the Borough that will shape the futures of our communities.    

Are you looking for a career move to a local authority where you can influence development proposals on strategic sites in one of the most desirable locations in the country?

Are you able to demonstrate a high level of competence in dealing with a range of complex planning issues?

Do you have conflict resolution and mediation skills?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant planning team. You will have the opportunity to work on a rewarding range of complex planning applications in some of the most beautiful parts of the South East of England.

We offer a very supportive working environment and will invest in your ongoing professional development. The team are working hybrid so happy to see applications from those looking to work that way.      

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Claire Upton-Brown on 07899990749.

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form and submit your CV via the JobsGoPublic system, which manages our online recruitment process.  If you are unable to use this service or would like assistance, please contact us via hr@waverley.gov.uk or call the Human Resources team on 01483 523388.