Planning Policy Officer

Planning Policy Officer (Climate and Environment) Andover, Hampshire Job details Salary: £37,649 52 to £41,121 00 per annum, Grade 7 Contracted hours: 37 Basis: Full time

An opportunity exists within the Strategic Planning and Growth service to join in a role that blends strategic planning and climate change work The environment is one of the council's strategic priorities - the natural environment and climate change really matter to the people of Test Valley This is an exciting time to join the team We are commencing work on our local plan under the new ‘gateway' system, and you will be part of the team helping to shape this strategy, particularly regarding the environment We are also responsible for the council's climate change grant, which the person taking on this position would have a key role in delivering You would also be supporting the implementation and monitoring of our climate emergency action plan We are looking for someone who has some experience with the planning system and environmental matters including climate change You will be able to work collaboratively, have excellent communication and organisation skills, be able to balance competing priorities, and have an attention for detail This role offers the opportunity to work with colleagues across the council, engage with elected members, and liaise with other organisations and help to support communities in the borough It will be office based in Andover and offers flexibility to allow for some home working We are a friendly and progressive employer, with strong leadership values and behaviours If you are someone who shares our values, we want to hear from you We promote inclusive thinking, and ways of working and encourage applications from people from all diversity groups and backgrounds We offer successful applicants a great place to work with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues We actively promote a good work/life balance as well as encouraging continuous learning and development and have a programme of events designed to support employee wellbeing Other benefits include local government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, free on-site parking and discounted leisure facilities Further details of all our benefits can be found here: Employee Benefits | Test Valley Borough Council Our Vision and Values | Test Valley Borough Council For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Eastley, Principal Planning Officer (Environment) on 01264 368258 or Graham Smith, Director of Strategic Planning and Growth on 01264 368141 Closing date: 01 October 2026 Interviews anticipated to be held w/c 19 October 2026