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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
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Senior / Principal Planning Policy Officer 
Planning Policy &amp; Strategy Team, Planning &amp; Environmental Health 
Salary: £45,868 - £59,657 (dependent on skills and experience) 
Closing date: 9am Friday 13 February 2026
Interview date: 24 &amp; 26 February 2026
Can you help us shape Elmbridge? Maybe you are thinking it’s time to step up to your next career challenge? Or perhaps you are a committed planning professional needing a new career challenge? 
Elmbridge Borough Council is looking for an experienced Planning Policy Officer with excellent research, communication and analytical skills, to deputise for the Local Plan Manager and take a senior role within the Local Plan Team. This is an exciting time to join Elmbridge as we move forwards with a new Local Plan under the new plan making system.
You will be instrumental in all of this; supporting our residents and helping them to understand the role good planning makes in shaping an area.
About you
<ul>
<li>You are a dynamic, motivated and organised planning professional with experience of preparing development plan policies and implementing them.</li>
<li>You must be able to show that you have a sound knowledge and clear understanding of current law, national policy and guidance related to development planning.</li>
<li>You will have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with colleagues, Councillors and the community. Being politically astute will also serve you well.&nbsp;</li>
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Ultimately you will have an important role to play in helping us to shape Elmbridge.
Have a look at the other essential criteria in the person specification, but it’s your approach to work that will be your main asset.
An appointment will be made at either Senior or Principal Planning Officer level depending on applicants’ skills and experience.
About us
<ul>
<li>Flexibility: We know you have to juggle work and life commitments and we are happy and open to discussing the right mix for you whether its compressed hours or working from home, just give us a call.</li>
<li>Wellbeing: When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.</li>
<li>Learning and development: We all know learning is an ongoing journey and we will support you on that journey by creating a bespoke learning and development plan for you.</li>
<li>The package: Not forgetting our excellent pension and discounts with various local businesses and free employee parking.</li>
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If you would like to talk to us about the role, please give Sarah Pharoah our Planning &amp; Strategy Manager a call on 01372 474827 or email <a href="mailto:spharoah@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">spharoah@elmbridge.gov.uk</a> or Ripple Gupta our Local Plan Manager a call on 01372 474670 or email <a href="mailto:rgupta@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">rgupta@elmbridge.gov.uk</a>.
What are you waiting for

Elmbridge Borough Council

Senior / Principal Planning Policy Officer

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form</a>
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Closing Date: 09/02/2026 at 09:00&nbsp; &nbsp;
Interview date: Week commencing 16/02/2026 
Are you a Planning Technical Support Officer experienced in validating planning applications?
Do you have local authority experience and looking for a new challenge?
Are you passionate about the built environment and how our communities are shaped?&nbsp;
We are seeking two highly motivated talented individuals to fill the role of Technical Support Officer within our dynamic Business Support Team. The Business Support Team is the engine room that supports the entire Planning Service. The team validates and registers all planning applications, processes Planning Appeals, plays a key role in the administration and monitoring of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and is responsible for leading our programme of process review, system updates as well as driving and monitoring our overall service performance.&nbsp;
You could be starting out in your career or have established skills in providing the support within a Planning or other local authority department. Experience of validating and registering planning applications would be an advantage, but don’t worry if you don’t have any experience as we provide a full training package.
This is more than a job opportunity; it is your chance to play a significant role in the community and be an integral part of our borough’s development journey.&nbsp;
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Amanda our Planning Business Support Team Leader on 01372 474 427 or Chris our Planning and CIL Team Leader on 01372 474 822
About us
<ul>
<li>Flexibility: we know you have to juggle work and life commitments and our approach to hybrid working is there to support you.</li>
<li>Wellbeing: when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.</li>
<li>The package: not forgetting our excellent pension, discounts with various local businesses, and free employee parking at the Civic Centre. Plus, your birthday off and time off between Christmas and New Year, no annual leave required.</li>
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Our preferred method is online application however if you do require a hard copy application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444111 (24-hr). Alternatively e-mail <a href="mailto:PeopleandOD@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">PeopleandOD@guildford.gov.uk</a> quoting the relevant post number. Please note that we do not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the application form fully.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Guildford Borough Council’s high-performing Planning Policy team as a&nbsp;Principal Strategic Infrastructure Officer. We are seeking a motivated and experienced planning professional with a strong background in strategic infrastructure planning who is looking to take the next step in their career.
You’ll be joining a dynamic and successful team with a proven track record in Local Plan preparation, including the adoption of two Local Plans in the past six years. We are now at the early stages of producing a new Local Plan under the new plan-making process —making this a particularly exciting time to get involved and help shape the future growth of the borough.
About the Role
This role plays a key part in supporting the development of infrastructure strategy and policy for the Local Plan and other planning policy projects. You will:
<ul>
<li>Lead the preparation of infrastructure evidence, including the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) and plan viability assessments.</li>
<li>Oversee the commissioning and development of evidence to support the implementation and review of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure the successful planning and delivery of infrastructure aligned with the Local Plan.</li>
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About You
You will have:
<ul>
<li>A recognised degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning.</li>
<li>Chartered membership of the RTPI (or eligibility for membership).</li>
<li>Proven experience in infrastructure planning and Local Plan preparation within a Local Authority setting.</li>
<li>Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate across a wide range of stakeholders.</li>
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Why Join Us?
Guildford Borough Council offers a range of employee benefits, including:
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<li>A career average earnings pension scheme.</li>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement.</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements, including a mix of home and office-based working.</li>
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Information to guide your application
Please review the accompanying person specification to guide your application. To be shortlisted for interview, you must clearly demonstrate—using relevant examples—how you meet the essential and, where possible, desirable criteria.
For further information about the role, please contact&nbsp;Riaan van Eeden&nbsp;or&nbsp;Laura Howard, Interim Planning Policy Managers, at:
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<li><a href="mailto:Riaan.vaneeden@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">Riaan.vaneeden@guildford.gov.uk</a></li>
<li><a href="mailto:Laura.howard@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">Laura.howard@guildford.gov.uk</a></li>
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Please note:&nbsp;The Council may conduct interviews and appoint a candidate during the advertisement period. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.
Closing date:&nbsp;2 February 2026, or earlier if the position is filled before this date.

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