Development Service Officer

We’re recruiting a Development Services Officer to join our Planning service.Our Planning service helps residents, businesses and developers understand and follow the planning process in Milton Keynes.You’ll support planning applications through validation, assessment of minor applications, record keeping and advice.You’ll provide clear guidance and help ensure applications are handled accurately and efficiently.This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys detailed work, solving problems and helping customers understand technical information.You’ll contribute to improvements across the Development Management service and support work that helps make Milton Keynes a better place to live.This role may be suitable for home working, following an assessment. Home‑based roles require a minimum of one day per week working from the office or site.Interviews for this role will be held week commencing 26th November 2026At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.We take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues.Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk