Job Description

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About The Role

As a Planning Policy Monitoring Technician, you'll play a critical role in collecting, analysing, and reporting data to support the development and implementation of the district's planning policies. From housing delivery and land use tracking to policy impact assessments, your work will help ensure planning decisions in the Cotswolds are guided by evidence and aligned with strategic goals.

What You'll Do

Monitor and update planning policy indicators, including housing, employment land, Collect and analyse monitoring data and assist in the production of key publications such as the Authority Monitoring Report Conduct site visits to a record housing and employment land supply Support consultations and public engagement with accurate and accessible data Support evidence gathering for policy development Support more senior officers in the development of the Plan.

You will need

Strong numeracy and literacy Knowledge and understanding of the current issues affecting planning - especially in relation to strategic planning. Proficiency in Word and Excel Awareness of GIS (training provided) Ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain accurate records

Special Conditions

Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes

Interview date - 16th September 2025

For more information about this role please see the /Person Specification.

What can we do for you

Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service An extra two volunteering days per year to support a charity of your choice A health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Generous contributory local government pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements ###

About Us

We are rightly proud of the businesses, communities and residents who live in this beautiful part of the world, putting them first and at the heart of everything we do. We're busy recreating a council set up for success, which can deliver for the needs of our communities in a fast-changing environment. That means we need to be 'fleet of foot' and look for innovative and creative ways to deliver against our Corporate Plan priorities.


That plan focuses on a range of important priorities including delivering good services for residents, responding to the climate emergency, supporting strong local communities, and evolving the district's vibrant economy.

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