Salary: 25,989 - 42,839 per annumPlanning Policy Officer37 hours per weekPermanent contract25,989 to 42,839per annum (based on qualifications and experience) - Pay award pendingThis 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; andSupporting 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 Councils Leadership Behaviour Framework by inspiring, communicating, collaborating and empowering yourself and others and leading by example.About youThe successful candidate will have: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; andA strong customer service orientation.What we can offerOur staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:Excellent pension scheme with employer contributionsGenerous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leaveCommitted training programme and development opportunitiesOnsite nursery with 20% staff discountDiscounted Gym and swim membershipHealth and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling servicesCycle to Work schemeEmployee 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.To discuss the post or for further information, please call Isabel Roberts on 01386 565 350Please note: Malvern Hills District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.Closing date: Sunday 31 May 2026Interview date: Monday 8 June 2026Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.Attached documentsJob Description We Are Wychavon PlanEmployee Benefits Location: Pershore