EDP121 Planning Data Improvement Officer

(EDP
121) Planning Data Improvement Officer

This vacancy is:
Temporary

Salary: £26,403 to £26,824 per annum

Location:

Clitheroe, Lancashire

Closing Date:
Wednesday 15th July 2026

Planning Data Improvement Officer

Council Offices – Clitheroe

Reference: EDP
121

Pay:
Scale 3 (scp 7-8) £26,403 to £26,824 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

Help shape the future of digital planning in Ribble Valley. Join Ribble Valley Council as a Planning Data Improvement Officer and play a vital role in enhancing the quality and accessibility of our planning data to support our digital planning improvement journey.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in modernising the way planning information is managed and accessed. Working across Planning Policy, Development Management and Countryside Services, you will help transform important planning records into digitally compliant datasets helping to deliver more accessible, efficient and innovative planning services for our residents, businesses and customers. The role will also involve contributing to digital maturity assessments and engaging in Open Digital Planning training and collaboration.

We are looking for an organised individual with excellent attention to detail, strong IT skills and experience of managing data accurately and efficiently. Experience of GIS or spatial data would be advantageous, together with an interest in digital innovation and improving public services.

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills whilst helping shape the future of digital planning, we would like to hear from you.

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, training and development opportunities, discounts at major retailers and a cycle to work scheme.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Erika Eden-Porter, Head of Strategic Planning and Housing, on or

Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.