Planning Policy Officer
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:
* Supporting senior Officers in delivering our strategic sites and new settlements
* Responding to planning queries from the public and our development management team in the processing of planning applications
* Supporting Neighbourhood Planning across both Malvern Hills and Wychavon Districts
* Supporting the monitoring of the delivery of development across Wychavon and Malvern
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
* A good standard of education
* Some experience in a planning setting
* Excellent communication skills
* An adaptable and flexible approach with the ability to work on a variety of tasks
* Good working knowledge of Windows based computer systems and their applications
* Good research and analytical skills
* A strong customer service orientation
What We Can Offer
* 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
We are an employer that values face‑to‑face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office‑based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.
Please note: Malvern Hills District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
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