Planning Officer

We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

You will provide expertise to help deliver the Council’s planning and economic development functions in a customer focused and solutions led way creating the right conditions for accelerating high-quality regeneration, inward investment and supporting sustainable growth in Swindon.

You will build trust with residents ensuring that planning services meet resident needs and actively support the delivery of the council’s inclusive economy and sustainability priorities.

Your next role

You will ordinarily focus in either development management, planning policy or planning enforcement as per the role profile but will work flexibly based on the operational needs of the service (should these change). This role is expected to focus on supporting economic development initiatives through the planning process.

Through your Line Manager, you will support the Chief Planning Officer and the Head of Inward Investment and Inclusive Economy to unlock planning barriers and provide the appropriate policy context to support key regeneration projects, transform the town centre and support the council’s emerging new ways of localities working.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details.

Please see our new Swindon Plan

Your next steps

Read the role profile and to apply please send your CV and cover letter to resourcing@swindon.gov.uk  quoting the ref number 259 outlining your skills and experience.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion regarding the position, the organisation and the team structure, please contact Richard Bell, Director of Strategic Development, email rbell@swindon.gov.uk

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion