Salary: £27,254 - £28,598 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: week commencing 13 July 2026
Join our dynamic Planning Support team as a Planning Support Officer, where you'll play a key role in the development management and enforcement process across Wiltshire.
Reporting to the Planning Support Manager, you’ll be responsible for registering planning applications, checking submissions, and ensuring smooth communication between all parties involved. This front-line role involves handling administrative tasks and providing advice to customers across multiple channels.
This is an excellent opportunity to build on your customer service skills and expand your knowledge of the planning sector. In a fast-paced environment, you'll work with complex documents, manage your workload independently and contribute to shaping Wiltshire’s future.
With excellent attention to detail and organisation skills, this role is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in a forward-thinking council.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here .
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer ‑ facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details
Ashley Clark, Planning Support Manager, at [email protected]
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Application criteria
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