Planning Officer

This two-year fixed-term post sits within the Local Government Reorganisation programme at Huntingdonshire District Council. The postholder reviews and redesigns Planning, Infrastructure and Public Protection services, using data and evidence to streamline processes and find efficiencies. The role carries a high degree of autonomy and suits someone who wants to shape how services are delivered before new structures arrive. The council cannot sponsor a visa for this role, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

• Review and transform Planning, Infrastructure and Public Protection services for Local Government Reorganisation
• Redesign processes and streamline workflows to create efficiencies and free up officer time
• Use data, insight and evidence to identify trends, understand demand and inform decisions
• Analyse service performance and develop improvement plans
• Support transformation projects and test new approaches
• Work with managers and stakeholders across the council to challenge existing ways of working
• Take ownership of initiatives from concept through to delivery

• Using data and evidence to analyse issues, spot trends and make recommendations
• Building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Challenging the status quo constructively
• Working with a high degree of autonomy

• Right to work in the UK

• Organised, adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive in spotting opportunities and anticipating challenges

• Flexitime
• Hybrid working, with at least two days a week in the office
• Range of benefits to support work-life balance
• Supportive, employee-led working environment