Communications officer Work, Jobs in New Forest, Ham (with Salaries)

Neighbourhood Planning Officer - Fixed term for two years
New Forest District Council —Lyndhurst
- £40,174 - £44,472 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Internal Communications Officer
Hampshire County Council —Winchester
- £40,643 - £45,077 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
2d
Complaints Assistant
New Forest District Council —Lyndhurst
- £31,161 - £34,654 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
7d
Contract Administration Officer
Balfour Beatty —Southampton
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
8h
Senior Communications Officer (LGR)
Eastleigh Borough Council —Eastleigh
- £38,142 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
3d
Housing Business Support Officer
New Forest District Council —Lyndhurst
- £31,161 - £34,654 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Data Manager and Exams Officer
Bourne Education Trust —New Milton
- £23,151 - £25,472 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
2d
Pupil Engagement Officer
Southampton City Council —Southampton
- £37,820 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Communication skills
- School
PMO Officer
Portsmouth City Council —Portsmouth
- £42,838 - £47,181 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Marketing and Communications Officer
Citizens Advice —Southampton
- £10,200 - £10,600 a year
- Hybrid work
Senior Administrative Officer
Hampshire County Council —Winchester
- £33,178 - £36,369 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Admin Assistant/Court Usher
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- £27,694 a year
8d
Marketing Officer
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance —Southampton
- £31,425 - £35,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Microsoft Office
- Marketing
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Quick apply
14h
Marketing Campaigns and Communications Officer
Bournemouth University —Bournemouth
- £29,959 - £34,132 a year
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Organisational skills
2d
Student Services Officer (Accommodation)
ETC International College —Bournemouth
- Overtime
- Customer service
- English
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
14h
Engagement Administration Officer
Hampshire County Council —Winchester
- £27,780 - £30,564 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
4d
Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Muc-Off —Bournemouth
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Quick apply
18h
Associate Planner
Churchill Retirement PLC —Ringwood
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
1d
Ground Training and Standards Officer
Aurigny Air Services —Southampton
- £32,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
- Driving
Quick apply
1d
Historic Environment Adviser
Forestry Commission —Lyndhurst
- £33,854 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- IT

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Neighbourhood Planning Officer - Fixed term for two years

New Forest District Council -
Lyndhurst

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Job details

Full-time
£40,174 - £44,472 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Presentation skills
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Salary

£40,174 - £43,236 per annum (pay award pending) - up to £44,472 per annum (pay award pending) for exceptional performance once in post

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Job category/type

Planning

Date posted

01/06/2026

Love community-led planning and guiding local areas to shape their future?

We’re looking for a motivated and politically aware planning professional to join our Planning Policy, Infrastructure and Delivery Team as our Neighbourhood Plans Officer.

Working closely with town and parish councils, local communities, councillors, and senior officers, you’ll take the lead on supporting Neighbourhood Plans across the district—helping ensure they align with the Council’s own Local Plan and respond to the unique and sensitive character of the New Forest. On occasions work may also be required to support discreet tasks relating to the Local Plan where this relates to this role.

This is a 2‑year fixed‑term contract, advertised at 37 hours per week, but we welcome applications for reduced or flexible hours.

Why this role matters

Neighbourhood planning in the New Forest is both rewarding and challenging.
You’ll be operating in a high‑profile political environment, where balancing national policy, local priorities, environmental protection, and strong public interest is essential. The district includes:

internationally protected landscapes,
high levels of development pressure,
complex stakeholder relationships, and
communities passionate about shaping the places where they live.

Your ability to work confidently with elected Members, community groups, statutory bodies and planning professionals will be crucial in ensuring neighbourhood plans are robust, deliverable and locally supported.

About the role

You will:

Lead the Council’s day‑to‑day engagement in neighbourhood planning.
Advise and guide parish and town councils through every stage of neighbourhood plan preparation.
Present to local communities and councillors on the neighbourhood planning process.
Coordinate responses from internal services and external bodies.
Support examinations.
Coordinate referendums and adoption processes.
Apply strong judgement in a politically sensitive context with high public visibility.
Support the preparation of the local plan where appropriate.

About you

You’ll bring:

A degree in a relevant built or natural environment subject (RTPI accredited or eligible preferred).
Experience working with communities and a comprehensive understanding of the neighbourhood planning process.
Strong communication skills, with confidence presenting in public and political settings.
Demonstrable organisational skills, including drafting response schedules, managing statutory deadlines, and preparing submissions to examiners.
The ability to balance differing viewpoints, manage complex issues, and work creatively under pressure.
A genuine interest in planning policy and community-led plan making.

What’s in it for you?

£40,174 to £43,236 per annum (pay award pending) - up to £44,472 per annum for exceptional performance once in post
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.
Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
Hybrid Working
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).

About us.

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)

If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.

To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.

Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work:Working for NFDC

After reading the job description of what the role will involve, you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Dean Brunton at [email protected] or [email protected]

Please note you will not be able to access the attachments (candidate pack which includes the job description or the people strategy) once this advert has closed.

Closing date: 11pm on Monday 22nd June 2026

Interview Date: TBC

The current organisation will transition into a new operating structure from 1 April 2028. It is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert.

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