Employer: Arun District Council
Salary: £37,434 - £39,152 plus market supplement (£8500 per annum)
Location: Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week. Some out of hours/weekend/evening -see advert.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 09/09/2025 at 23:59
Reference: G/25/320671
At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.
Overall Job Purpose:
We are excited to be recruiting for a Senior Planning Policy Officer in Arun. In this dynamic role, you will play a vital part in supporting the effective delivery of our planning functions, working positively and flexibly to help achieve the Council's strategic objectives. If you have a passion for policy development, strong analytical skills, and a desire to shape change, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information about joining the Planning Policy and Conservation Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit Applying for a job with us. If you need further support with the application process, please contact People Services, regarding alternative ways to apply.
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 9th September 23:59
Further information on this vacancy
* Role Profile