South West Jobs (South West Councils)
Forward Planning Assistant
Forward Planning Assistant at South West Jobs (South West Councils), based in Tiverton, South West, paying £29,543 - £32,046 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £29,543 - £32,046 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Tiverton, South West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Local Government
34% below the typical rate for local government
Reference job/forward-planning-assistant-2
About the role
Closing Date: 09/11/2026
Post Number: 2026151
Category
Housing & PlanningContract Type
PermanentSalary
£29,543 to £32,046 per annumLocation
TivertonRole Summary & Benefits
Location: Tiverton, Devon
Grade E: Salary £29,543 to £32,046 per annum
37 hours per week / permanent
Hybrid working (office / remote)
Key Responsibilities
Mid Devon District Council is preparing a new Local Plan that will bring forward homes, jobs, community facilities and infrastructure to meet our needs while protecting a high-quality natural environment. The Local Plan will have a key role in planning for economic growth, responding to the climate emergency and moving towards net-zero carbon future. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest in geography and sustainable development to start their career as a Planning professional. You will help us plan for the future of the district through a reformed plan-making system, working in an attractive rural area close to the city of Exeter and within easy reach of the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, Blackdown Hills National Landscape and the north and south Devon coasts. This role will help us monitor the development of new homes and other uses and will provide an opportunity to gain experience across a range of projects at different levels, and involve networking and community engagement. The successful candidate will have a degree in Planning or other related subject, and preferably some relevant Planning experience. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, as well as IT literacy that ideally includes knowledge of MS Access and ArcGIS. Back to search Apply NowReference: job/forward-planning-assistant-2 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via South West Jobs (South West Councils)
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