Overview
Job Title: Senior Planning Officer
Location: Hereford
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37
Salary: HC8 £36,363 - £40,778 per annum
Closing Date: 29/10/2025
Interview Date: 07/11/2025
Role and responsibilities
We are looking to recruit an ambitious town planner seeking to gain further experience within Development Management and take their career to the next level, or someone with senior level experience simply looking to work in a beautiful part of the world and with a great team. You will be based within one of the two area teams and the role will involve you in some of the more significant planning (and associated) applications that we deal with. You will work within the Herefordshire countryside as well as dealing with casework within the city of Hereford and/or its surrounding market towns and villages. The County is rich in biodiversity, landscape and heritage value including two National Landscapes, Conservation Areas and many listed buildings. We think it`s a truly outstanding place to work, offering valuable experience in a wide range of casework and challenges, as well as an opportunity to shape a sustainable future as the Council embarks on the preparation of a new Local Plan.
We provide a friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment in which the right candidate will flourish and we have a proven track record of developing talent and facilitating career progression.
You should be either a member or actively working towards membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute and have the ability to drive.
Location and flexible working
The position is based at the councils modern offices at Plough Lane, Hereford although there will be the opportunity to work flexibly from home.
Benefits
* Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
* Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
* Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
* Payment of professional membership fees
* Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Additional information
* Disability Confident: Candidates who indicate they have a disability are considered as part of our commitment to the scheme.
* Armed Forces Covenant: Candidates who indicate service in the Armed Forces or families are supported.
* Herefordshire care leaver: Candidates who indicate they are a Herefordshire care leaver are supported.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.
To apply, please submit your CV and complete the supporting statement within the application form, referring to the job description & person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.
About You
Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28
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