Adur & Worthing Councils
Senior Planning Officer (Policy)
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Senior Planning Officer (Policy)
Senior Planning Officer (Policy)
Post Details
- Post No: 3255
- Salary: Starting from £42,839 to £46,142 per annum
- Grade: Grade 7
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Worthing Town Hall / hybrid
- Closing Date: 15th July 2026 at 23:55 pm
- Interviews: TBC
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Adur & Worthing Councils at the start of Local Plan making under the new planning system as councils prepare for local government reorganisation.
As Senior Planning Officer (Policy), you will:
- Support the Principal Planning Policy Officer in leading key policy areas
- Manage matrix work with other Council services
- Advise on delivering strategic sites and shaping internal and external strategy for sustainable development that aligns with Council priorities
- Combine research, evidence commissioning, stakeholder engagement, and project management to ensure the Local Plan delivers:
- Legal compliance
- Technical soundness
- Deadline adherence
- Represent the Council at public examination and appeals regarding strategic planning policy
- Brief Council Members and Committees
- Deputise for the Principal Planning Officer or Local Plan and Specialists Manager when required
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Key Responsibilities
The role demands significant professional experience as a town planner, ideally within:
- Public or private sector
- Planning policy environment, including:
- Local Plan preparation at various stages
Contact for Further Discussion
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:
- Moira Hayes (Planning Policy and Specialists Manager) | 01273 263247
- Chris Furlong-Jones (Principal Planning Officer) | 01273 263243
We welcome your application!
Care Leaver Guarantee Scheme
At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in line with the:
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for care leavers under 25 who meet the essential criteria of this role. Please confirm in the application if you qualify.
Disability Confident Employer
As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability meeting the essential criteria will receive an interview.
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Employee Benefits
Our Commitment to Staff
Seeing staff as our most important asset, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Generous leave: Minimum 26 days + bank holiday entitlement
- Local Government Pension
- Training & development opportunities
- Occupational Health support
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee resource groups/networks
- Buddy Support Programme
- Flexible working options
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We promote a diverse and inclusive culture, fostering:
- Creativity from individual backgrounds
- Safe, respectful workplaces where all contributions are valued
- High standards of conduct to prevent harassment, bullying, or victimisation
We support family-friendly policies, staff engagement forums, and applicant diversity.
Corporate Priorities
For our strategy, see: Fair, Green & Local – Adur & Worthing Corporate Plan 2025-2028
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