Overview
Job Description
Are you a planning professional, student, or graduate looking to take the next step in your career? Join our Planning Talent Pool by clicking ‘Apply’ below and be the first to hear about new opportunities!
Wiltshire is a diverse and historic county, home to half a million people across 1,257 square miles. We are progressive, modern, and committed to sustainability, with ambitious goals to be carbon neutral by 2030. From pioneering zero-emission transport to planting hundreds of hectares of woodland, we are driving change for a better future.
Who is the Talent Pool for?
We welcome:
- Experienced planning professionals looking for new opportunities
- Students and graduates exploring a career in planning
- Career changers interested in town planning, urban design, or development management
- Aspiring planners looking for work experience or mentoring
Our Planning Officers work in the following areas:
We work across a variety of planning disciplines, giving you the opportunity to gain experience in:
- Strategic Planning – shaping Wiltshire’s long-term development and growth
- Development Management – guiding new developments from application to approval
- Conservation & Urban Design – protecting historic sites and designing vibrant communities
- Planning Enforcement – ensuring developments comply with planning laws and policies
Why Join Us?
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Clear career pathways and progression opportunities
- Funded training through upskilling apprenticeships
- Successful mentoring schemes and professional development
- A variety of exciting and impactful projects
- A culture of diversity, inclusion, and innovation
Explore more benefits here!
For an informal discussion and more information, please reach out to us directly at StrategicRecruitment@wiltshire.gov.uk or call 01225 718040.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
Disability Confident Employer
Application process
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