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Senior Planning Officer
Fixed Term – 12 months (maternity cover)
Full time (37 hours, Monday to Friday)
Grade 7 – £43,432 – £51,126 pa (pay award pending)
Petersfield / Hybrid working
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Planning Officer position has arisen within our busy Development Management Team to cover maternity leave for 12 months. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced planner who can effectively manage a varied caseload planning applications. You will need to be motivated and a well‑organised worker with a positive outlook who is able to deliver good performance and high standards.
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 don't want to stop change, we just want to make sure change is as positive as possible, and fair.
The Development Management Team is involved in assessing a wide range of planning applications for all types of development and we also have an agency agreement to determine applications on behalf of the South Downs National Park Authority.
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.
Please contact Nick Upton, Planning Development Manager: nick.upton@easthants.gov.uk or Adrian Ellis, Team Leader: adrian.ellis@easthants.gov.uk.
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid and flexible working options, 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 our website: https://www.easthants.gov.uk/jobs-council
The closing date for receipt of applications is 24th May 2026 and interviews are likely to be held w/c 8th June 2026.
East Hampshire District Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace 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 Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans is a commitment that the Council has made to support the Armed Forces Community Covenant – you can find more on this scheme and eligibility here.
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.
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Senior Planning Officer
Fixed Term – 12 months (maternity cover)
Full time (37 hours, Monday to Friday)
Grade 7 – £43,432 – £51,126 pa (pay award pending)
Petersfield / Hybrid working
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Planning Officer position has arisen within our busy Development Management Team to cover maternity leave for 12 months. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced planner who can effectively manage a varied caseload planning applications. You will need to be motivated and a well‑organised worker with a positive outlook who is able to deliver good performance and high standards.
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 don’t want to stop change, we just want to make sure change is as positive as possible, and fair.
The Development Management Team is involved in assessing a wide range of planning applications for all types of development and we also have an agency agreement to determine applications on behalf of the South Downs National Park Authority.
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.
Please contact Nick Upton, Planning Development Manager: nick.upton@easthants.gov.uk or Adrian Ellis, Team Leader: adrian.ellis@easthants.gov.uk.
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid and flexible working options, 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 our website: https://www.easthants.gov.uk/jobs-council
The closing date for receipt of applications is 24th May 2026 and interviews are likely to be held w/c 8th June 2026.
East Hampshire District Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace 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 Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans is a commitment that the Council has made to support the Armed Forces Community Covenant – you can find more on this scheme and eligibility here.
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.
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