Planning Officer EH0367

Planning Officer

Permanent

Full Time (37 hours per week Monday to Friday)

Gradeper annum

Petersfield/Hybrid Remote Working

East Hampshire District Council is embarking on a new journey and is building a team that will help shape its new future.

East Hampshire is a beautiful district benefiting from the South Downs National Park together with historic market towns attractive villages and countryside. However we face the same challenges many do in terms of where to locate new development and how to ensure there is suitable housing for everyone who needs it. Change is ongoing we dont want to stop change we just want to make sure change is as positive as possible and fair.

An exciting opportunity for a Planning Officer position has arisen within our friendly and busy Development Management Team. Working in an exceptionally beautiful and scenic part of the country you can expect to deal with a wide range of planning applications appeals and related enquiries. The post would suit either a recent graduate looking to embark on their career or a candidate with some experience of working in a Development Management team. The right person will have excellent organisational and communication skills together with a positive outlook.

The position will comprise a hybrid style of working as a mix of both home and office-based working to suit the work / life balance of the successful applicant.

In return for your valued contribution we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes training and development opportunities generous annual leave and flexi time membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more.

You can find out more about the council our values and the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff at ourwebsite:

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Please refer to the role profile for full details and requirements for this role.

For further information or an informal chat about the post please contact Team Leaders Adrian Ellis ator Jon Holmes at

Closing date for applications is 23rd October 2026 with interviews likely to be heldweek commencing 2nd November 2026

East Hampshire District Council is committed to building a diverse inclusiveandequitableworkplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences we are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on merit.

The council is an inclusive employer and appoint on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority