Senior Planner

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Sector: Planning Policy

Hastings Borough Council

Senior Planner (Policy)

Grade: 4, SCP 28 – 33

Salary: £39,152 – £44,075 per annum

In addition: Benefit allowance of £2,278

Contract: Fixed Term up to 2 years

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Our Offer

We also offer:

  • A generous leave package starting from 27 days + bank holidays.
  • Flexible working arrangements available to suit you and service delivery.
  • Pension, with the opportunity to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up your pension

The Role

Are you already a Senior Planning Officer looking for an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge? If so, we’d love to hear from you. An exciting opportunity is available in our Planning Policy Team. You’ll be joining us at a busy time, as our new Local Plan is approaching the Pre‑Submission public consultation stage, which will take place later this year. We expect to be at public examination in 2027. We can offer you the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of these important stages of local plan making. As an experienced officer, you’ll assume responsibility for key areas of the draft Plan playing a lead role at EIP and through to adoption.

Who are we?

With world class coast, countryside, a thriving artist quarter, outstanding architecture, not to mention 1,000 years of history, Hastings is a popular place to live and visit. Competitive house prices, good schools, beautiful parks, an attractive environment, an outstanding community spirit and a determination to continue to evolve makes a move to Hastings a very positive investment into your future.

Who are you?

We are looking for an experienced, confident and self‑motivated person to join our friendly and supportive team to help deliver our Plan. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in planning policy work, good written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of standard IT packages and the ability to work both independently or as part of a small team. You will hold or be working towards a planning qualification accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute and will need to be able to travel around the Borough.

Full details of the role can be found in the attached job description. We are keen to support your personal development which includes flexible working and home working.

If you have any questions, you can call Kerry Culbert on 01424 783304 or email kculbert@hastings.gov.uk.

How to apply

Please apply online via the 'apply button'

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Further information on this vacancy

  • Management Competency Framework
  • Staff Competency Framework
  • Senior Planner (Policy) – Job Description / Person Specification

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Sector: Planning Policy

Hastings Borough Council

Senior Planner (Policy)

Grade: 4, SCP 28 – 33

Salary: £39,152 – £44,075 per annum

In addition: Benefit allowance of £2,278

Contract: Fixed Term up to 2 years

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Our Offer

We also offer:

  • A generous leave package starting from 27 days + bank holidays.
  • Flexible working arrangements available to suit you and service delivery.
  • Pension, with the opportunity to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up your pension

The Role

Are you already a Senior Planning Officer looking for an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge? If so, we’d love to hear from you. An exciting opportunity is available in our Planning Policy Team. You’ll be joining us at a busy time, as our new Local Plan is approaching the Pre‑Submission public consultation stage, which will take place later this year. We expect to be at public examination in 2027. We can offer you the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of these important stages of local plan making. As an experienced officer, you’ll assume responsibility for key areas of the draft Plan playing a lead role at EIP and through to adoption.

Who are we?

With world class coast, countryside, a thriving artist quarter, outstanding architecture, not to mention 1,000 years of history, Hastings is a popular place to live and visit. Competitive house prices, good schools, beautiful parks, an attractive environment, an outstanding community spirit and a determination to continue to evolve makes a move to Hastings a very positive investment into your future.

Who are you?

We are looking for an experienced, confident and self‑motivated person to join our friendly and supportive team to help deliver our Plan. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in planning policy work, good written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of standard IT packages and the ability to work both independently or as part of a small team. You will hold or be working towards a planning qualification accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute and will need to be able to travel around the Borough.

Full details of the role can be found in the attached job description. We are keen to support your personal development which includes flexible working and home working.

If you have any questions, you can call Kerry Culbert on 01424 783304 or email kculbert@hastings.gov.uk.

How to apply

Please apply online via the ‘apply button

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Further information on this vacancy

  • Management Competency Framework
  • Staff Competency Framework
  • Senior Planner (Policy) – Job Description / Person Specification

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Posted: May 5th, 2026