We’re looking for a Planning Officer to join our Development Management team following internal promotion of the current post holder!
If you’re ready to make a real impact, develop your career and take on fresh challenges in a fast paced, forward thinking local authority, we’d love to hear from you.
Tewkesbury Borough Council’s nationally recognised Planning Service which is currently expanding and this is your chance to be part of something new and exciting!
Why Join Us?
Tewkesbury Borough, located in north Gloucestershire, is experiencing rapid residential and commercial growth, including a Garden Communities programme. We occupy a key strategic position bordering Cheltenham and Gloucester and work collaboratively with both partner authorities on a joint planning strategy that’s driving significant growth. With its mix of historic market towns, significant environmental assets, protected landscapes and major new developments, our borough offers a diverse planning landscape in which to develop your planning career.
Our planning service is fundamental to the success of the Council’s ambitious growth plans and the Development Management team, awarded Local Planning Authority Team of the Year (the Planning Awards, 2025), is at the heart of delivering the Council’s vision for sustainable, well designed, vibrant communities. We’re passionate about placemaking, innovation, and using new technologies (including AI) to enhance how we work. Continuous improvement is at the heart of what we do.
If you’re an ambitious, enthusiastic and passionate town planning professional, committed to make a difference and shape the future, you’d be a great fit.
Interested?
We’d welcome an informal discussion about any of these opportunities. Please contact:
Closing Date: 27th April 2026
Proposed Interview Date: 5th & 6th May 2026