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At South Hams and West Devon, we pride ourselves on doing things differently.
Are you ready to challenge the view that the planning system should focus on delivering quantity over quality? Do you believe that planning policies can evolve to achieve better outcomes for our environment and climate, while also providing much-needed homes for our communities?&nbsp;Are you motivated to deliver something other than business-as-usual? If you are passionate about working on local plans that use innovative policy approaches to address the challenges we face, you might be the perfect fit for us.&nbsp; Our new local plan process has already begun, and will gather momentum into 2026, offering instant opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills base, and increase your portfolio of planning experience.
We are looking for a Principal Strategic Planning Officer who shares our vision and values. We offer a fantastic range of employee benefits and are committed to supporting your professional development. If that's not enough, you will also have the opportunity to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK.
So what are you waiting for? Apply today.
For an informal discussion or for further details about the role, please contact Phil Baker,&nbsp;Strategic Planning Manager&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:phil.baker@swdevon.gov.uk" target="_blank">phil.baker@swdevon.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or 01803 861210
Closing date: Sunday 9 November 2025
Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Principal Strategic Planning Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



At South Hams and West Devon, we pride ourselves on doing things differently.
Are you ready to challenge the view that the planning system should focus on delivering quantity over quality? Do you believe that planning policies can evolve to achieve better outcomes for our environment and climate, while also providing much-needed homes for our communities?&nbsp;Are you motivated to deliver something other than business-as-usual? If you are passionate about working on local plans that use innovative policy approaches to address the challenges we face, you might be the perfect fit for us.&nbsp; Our new local plan process has already begun, and will gather momentum into 2026, offering instant opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills base, and increase your portfolio of planning experience.
We are looking for a Strategic Planning Officer who shares our vision and values. We offer a fantastic range of employee benefits and are committed to supporting your professional development. If that's not enough, you will also have the opportunity to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK.
So what are you waiting for? Apply today.
For an informal discussion or for further details about the role, please contact Phil Baker,&nbsp;Strategic Planning Manager&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:phil.baker@swdevon.gov.uk" target="_blank">phil.baker@swdevon.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or 01803 861210.
Closing date: Sunday 9 November 2025
Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Planning Officer (Strategic Planning)

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This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Planning Business Support Team whilst undertaking and successfully completing an administrative based Level 3 apprenticeship programme with the Council and local college.&nbsp; You will form part of a group of Business Support Officers supporting delivery of the Council’s corporate priorities&nbsp;within the Planning Service.&nbsp; The role will start by responding to correspondence and enquiries in a timely manner and will progress with added duties and responsibilities.&nbsp; Working primarily from a combination of home and Follaton House, Totnes you will need to be organised, be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of the team and have the ability to switch between tasks, sometimes at short notice, in order to meet the demands of the service. &nbsp;With support from the Team Leader, Supervisor and the rest of the team, you will be providing guidance and updates to applicants, developers, agents and Councillors, as well as processing documents relating to planning applications. The successful applicant will be customer focused, with excellent IT skills preferably with experience of dealing with a wide range of customers.&nbsp; You will also need excellent communication skills both in writing and over the telephone, have good attention to detail and be confident and self-motivated with managing your own workload.&nbsp; You will need a good standard of general education including GCSE at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths. &nbsp;
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable administrative experience while contributing to our planning objectives. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our services.
&nbsp;If you're interested, we would love to hear from you.
The apprenticeship will be delivered in partnership with a local provider and will require regular attendance at college in the Plymouth area. More details of the apprenticeship can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skillsgroupuk.com/programmes/business-administration-level-3" target="_blank">here</a>
For an informal discussion please contact Helen Smart, Planning Business Manager, on 01803 861438 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:helen.smart@swdevon.gov.uk" target="_blank">helen.smart@swdevon.gov.uk</a>
Applications will be reviewed as we receive them. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Closing date: Sunday 16 November 2025
Interviews are expected to be held Wednesday 26 November 2025
Start date:&nbsp; January 2026

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