We have a range of excellent opportunities within our Planning Policy team to help sustainably develop Powys for the future.

We're looking for talented, ambitious and enthusiastic individuals who work well as part of a team to be actively involved in the replacement Local Development Plan. You'll need a good academic track record, excellent organisational skills, demonstrate a sound working knowledge of planning policy issues, have great communication and IT skills and be able to work on a wide variety of tasks developing and supporting preparation of topic papers and the LDP evidence base.

Present opportunities are:

Planning Policy Senior Officer

37 hours fixed term to 31/03/2026 - Job reference PPT0006A

Policy Planner

37 hours fixed term to 31/03/2026 - Job reference PPT0007A

If you're not already professionally qualified, then as a member of the team you'll also have the opportunity to work towards becoming a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

The Council is pursuing an exciting transformation agenda to better meet the needs and improve the lives of our residents, local businesses and visitors: so it is a great time to join the Council.

Further benefits include; an attractive pension scheme, flexible working arrangements (location and hours), training, lease car scheme, as well as working in a fantastic rural environment.

If you want to discuss this opportunity or learn more, then feel free to get in touch with Peter Morris (Professional Lead – Planning) on 01597 827773 or alternatively via email peter.morris@powys.gov.uk. We'd be pleased to hear from you.

Closing date: 17.07.2022.

To apply please click on the 'Apply Button'