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Your name Your email address Their name Their email address Your message Sender and recipient information you provide will only be used to send an email message on your behalf. No sender or recipient information is stored after the message is sent. Please check this box to agree to our privacy policy Send Back to search Save for later Planning Policy Technician Waverley Borough Council Reference: EPP/26/344015 Godalming - Surrey, Surrey £28,556 per annum Full Time Permanent Posted on 07/09/2026 Use your expertise to make a lasting impact We are an ambitious Council, always trying to improve the many public services that we provide to our residents. Even more importantly, we aim to help preserve and enhance Waverley’s beautiful and precious environment and make a positive impact on the lives of everybody who lives or works here in Waverley. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, high performing planning policy team. The post holder will provide technical and administrative support to the team preparing a new local plan for the Borough and assisting communities with their neighbourhood plans. On the job training will be given and the role could be a step on to a planning career This is an agile post which allows the holder to work from home after an initial period of induction at the discretion of their line manager depending on the business needs of the service. This post is advertised as a full-time role. However, all applications will be considered. About You To be successful in this interesting and varied role, you will need to be methodical and organised, be competent in the use of IT and committed to customer care. An interest in planning and experience in using GIS will also be useful. What We Offer In return for your valued contribution, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes: - Hybrid and agile working policies - Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships - Generous annual leave and flexi time - An employee assistance programme - Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting: Jobs | Waverley Borough Council Ready to join us? Apply now and help shape the future of Waverley. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Olivia Gorham, Principal Planning Officer (Policy) on 523099 or Matthew Ellis, Planning Policy Team Leader on 01483 523297 We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please. The closing date for application is 9am on the 5th October 2026 and we anticipate interviews being held in person in Godalming on 20th October 2026. Equality and Inclusion Statement The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time. Right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process. Information We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications. All submitted information, whether supported by AI or not, must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications. Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process. From April 2027, Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey unitary council, following the government’s confirmed plans for local government reorganisation across Surrey. This change will see the current twelve councils replaced by two new authorities, East Surrey and West Surrey, with West Surrey taking responsibility for the areas currently served by Guildford, Waverley, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath and Woking. As we move towards this transition, our focus remains firmly on delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services and staying true to our shared organisational values of Collaboration, Wellbeing, Trusted, Value for Money and Professionalism. We recognise that any period of organisational change can bring questions, particularly regarding future structures and working arrangements. Throughout this process, we are committed to supporting our colleagues with transparency and care prioritising wellbeing, maintaining a trusted and open dialogue, and ensuring continued access to learning and professional development opportunities. While the exact shape of the new West Surrey Council beyond 2027 is still being developed, joining us now means becoming part of an organisation where collaboration thrives and where your contribution will directly influence one of the most significant local government transformations in decades. You’ll gain valuable experience, play an active role in shaping the future of public services across West Surrey, and work within a team committed to professionalism and delivering outstanding outcomes for our communities. Together, we will ensure a smooth transition and continue to deliver exceptional services for residents both now and into the future.

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