Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils
Principal Planning Policy Officer
37 hours per week, Permanent contract; £45,091 - £49,282 per annum (pay award pending)
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a rich planning environment across two varied authorities, and build on the success of an existing jointly prepared plan which covers the three administrative areas. The South Worcestershire Development Plan Review was adopted at the end of March 2026, and preparation is underway to work on the new Local Plan. Working across the District Councils of Wychavon and Malvern, your work will include:
Key Responsibilities
* Leading on projects such as five year housing land supply
* Line management of a number of policy officers
* Overseeing the preparation of Development Briefs
* Leading on main areas of evidence such as SHELAA and call for sites for the next Local Plan under the new 30-month system
We are seeking a candidate that will demonstrate commitment to delivering the Council's values of great customer service, openness and accountability, innovation and improvement, and fairness and respect. You will be responsible for championing and demonstrating the Council’s Leadership Behaviour Framework by inspiring, communicating, collaborating and empowering yourself and others and leading by example.
About You
* Substantial post-qualification planning experience of at least five years in a planning environment
* Experience of project leadership; budgets; managing own workload and workload of others
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* The ability to negotiate successful outcomes
* Accuracy and attention to detail alongside excellent research and analytical skills
Benefits
* Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
* Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
* Committed training programme and development opportunities
* Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount
* Discounted Gym and swim membership
* Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme
Malvern Hills District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
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