Planning Policy Officer​/Senior Planning Policy Officer; Career Grade

Place, Arts and Economy
Planning Policy Officer/Senior Planning Policy Officer (Career Grade)
£35,570 - £47,665 per annum
37 hours per week
12 Month Maternity Cover to 20th September 2027

Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work.
We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.

We offer the rewards and benefits that make it a great place to work.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone.

The intention is for the postholder to work predominately from home however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, hybrid and office working is also available

We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone.

Warwick District Council is looking for enthusiastic and experienced policy planner to join our team!

This position offers an ideal career opportunity to continue to gain valuable experience of both urban and rural policy planning. We are looking to recruit a policy planner with strong experience in planning policy and relevant experience and skills to lead on some key policy areas.

The advertised post sits within the Planning Policy and Site Delivery team of the Council, responsible for matters relating to planning policy, delivery of major development sites and the Community Infrastructure Levy.

The team is currently working on the South Warwickshire Local Plan, being prepared jointly with Stratford-on-Avon District Council. It is therefore a fantastic opportunity for you to be involved in setting the strategy for growth and developing the policies that will serve the area for the next 20+ years.

This role will also give you opportunities to support our communities with the preparation of their Neighbourhood Plans, provide expert policy advice to colleagues in Development Management as well as other planning policy work.

Working within the policy team, you will play an important role in the preparation of the Local Plan and other policy documents, including research, policy formulation and participation in consultation events and independent examinations.

The successful candidate must be well organised and self‑motivated with the ability to work under pressure. You will need enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills. Being a team player is essential although you will also need to have initiative and be able to take the lead on specific pieces of work. Good communication skills are essential given that the role involves interaction with colleagues, partners, members of the public and other stakeholders.

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. The Council office is close to Warwick town centre and the railway station.

If you wish to discuss this post in further detail before submitting your application, please contact Amit Bratch, Principal Planning Policy Officer by email  or telephone

Closing date: 20/09/2026