Adur & Worthing Councils

Starting from £42,839 to £46,142 per annum Grade Grade 7 Hours 37 hours per week Place of work Worthing Town Hall/hybrid 15th July 2026 at 23:55 pm Interviews TBC This is an exciting opportunity to join Adur & Worthing Councils at the start of the Local Plan making process under the new plan making system as the Councils move towards local government reorganisation. As Senior Planning Officer (Policy), you will support the Principal Planning Policy Officer to lead on key policy areas, matrix work with other Council services, to advise on the delivery of strategic sites and influence internal and external strategies to ensure they achieve sustainable development and represent Council priorities. This role will combine research, evidence commissioning, stakeholder engagement, and project management to ensure the Local Plan is legally compliant, technically sound, and delivered to meet deadlines. You will also be involved in representing the Council to defend strategic planning policy at public examination and appeal. You will also brief Council Members and Committees and deputise for the Principal Planning Officer or the Local Plan and Specialists Manager as required. The successful candidate will require significant professional experience as a town planner within the public or private sectors, ideally with direct experience in a planning policy environment, including Local Plan preparation at a variety of stages. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Moira Hayes (Planning Policy and Specialists Manager) on or Chris Furlong-Jones (Principal Planning Officer) on . We look forward to receiving your application! At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. Benefits Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement Occupational Health Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Employee resource groups/networks Buddy Support Programme Flexible working options We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other's contributions . Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds. Fair, Green & Local Please see the link below to our corporate plan with our key priorities for Adur and Worthing (). The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Worthing

Adur & Worthing Councils is seeking a Senior Planning Officer (Policy) to support the Principal Planning Policy Officer in guiding policy areas and coordinating with other services. You will help deliver strategic sites, shape the Local Plan and ensure compliance, while engaging stakeholders and managing related projects. The role requires substantial town planning experience, ideally in a policy environment, and involves representing the Council at examinations and briefing Members and

Senior Planning Officer (Development Management) Post Number: 12550 Salary: Starting from £37,280 to £41,771 per annum Grade: Grade 6 (Subject to Job Evaluation) Hours: 37 hours per week Place of Work: Worthing Town Hall Closing Date: 15th July 2026 at 23:55 pm Come and join our friendly Development Management team and help us to shape and plan the future development of Adur District and Worthing Borough on the south coast. Working for the Councils provides a unique experience of working for two separate planning authorities combined. It is an exciting time to work in planning at the Councils as there are a variety of planning challenges to be faced. The area is subject to significant development pressure and a number of major regeneration schemes are planned. Both Authorities are balancing the need to protect the environment with the need to meet future housing and employment needs. Responsibilities Deal with a high and varied caseload of planning applications. Apply the policies of the adopted Worthing Local Plan and Adur Local Plan to determine planning applications. Qualifications Planning or a related degree. Experience working in Development Management. Good knowledge of the planning system. Knowledge of the Local Plan process. IT literacy. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stephen Cantwell, Development Management Manager . Part time applications welcomed, please specify if you would like part time hours (Role advertised as full time 37 hours per week). EEO Statements At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. Benefits Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement Occupational Health Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Employee resource groups/networks Buddy Support Programme Flexible working options Additional Information We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other's contributions.

Driver / Operative - Food Waste We are looking for an energetic and committed Driver / Operative to join our new Food Waste Service team. The post holder will be responsible for driving a HGV kerbside vehicle and loading within a team of 3 refuse operatives, ensuring a quality kerbside service in the Adur and Worthing areas. Training will be given in basic health and safety and manual handling. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will need to hold a Category C1 (7.5t licence) with no more than three penalty points and a valid CPC qualification/Card SALARY: £28,598 - £31,022 per annum (Grade 4) LOCATION: Worthing, West Sussex JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday ABOUT US In September 2026 we will be launching our Domestic Food Waste collection service to comply with the government s Simpler Recycling regulations, which aim to create greater consistency in the way recycling is collected across the country, keeping our local environment clean and safe whilst also reducing volumes going to landfill. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences make us stronger and better at what we do. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those who are underrepresented in the waste and environmental services sector. You might be a great fit if you: Hold Category C1 (7.5t licence) with no more than three penalty points and a valid CPC qualification/Card (ESSENTIAL) Are able to demonstrate experience of working in waste management and dealing with the general public Have a good level of fitness and happy to work in a physically demanding role Enjoy working outdoors in all weathers and as part of a team Are reliable, punctual and safety conscious Have a positive can do attitude and are willing to learn Bring a unique perspective and transferable skills OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION We actively welcome applications from people of all races, ethnicities, gender, gender identities, sexual orientations, disabilities, religions and ages. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible - if you require adjustments at any stage, please let us know. At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. WHAT DO WE OFFER IN RETURN? Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes: Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement Local Government Pension Training & development Occupational Health Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Employee resource groups/networks Buddy Support Programme Flexible working options Family friendly policies Eyesight tests Staff discounts and offers Staff Social Club We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.