Jobs

You will be expected to :

• Contributing to the preparation of the Borough’s Local Plan in terms of policy formulation.
• The collection, maintenance and analysis of information relating to shopping, economy and employment, green space, housing, population, climate change and land availability
• The preparation of information to support the Local Plan, and where relevant, regional and sub-regional planning strategies and documents
• Ensuring that issues of sustainability and climate change are addressed as part of policy development
• Contributing to cross-boundary planning matters through the collection of information and provision of officer support to Council Members

Essential requirements for the role:

• Educated to degree level in a subject that would enable progression to post-graduate qualification in spatial planning and membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
• Experience in planning policy and other aspects of spatial planning would be preferable but not essential
• Computer literate. An understanding of the National Planning Policy Framework would be desirable

Closing Date: 29 June 2026

Company: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: Band F, SCP 26-31 (£37,280- £41,771 per annum)

Location: Sandwell, West Midlands, West Midlands

Sector: Regeneration and Local Economies

Sector: Planning

Job Role: Officer