Senior Planner Policy and Delivery or Assistant Planner Planner Policy and Delivery
Senior Planner Policy and Delivery or Assistant Planner Planner Policy and Delivery
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Job Description
- East Suffolk CouncilLowestoft NR33 0EQ or Melton Suffolk IP12 1RT
- Senior Planner:(or Assistant Planner / Planner:per annum (career grade)
- 37 hours per week
- Permanent
Would you like to help shape the future of East Suffolk Are you looking for a new challenge We are currently looking for two Senior Planners to join our Planning Policy and Delivery Team. We will also consider appointing at Assistant Planner or Planner level for the right candidate (further details below).
With a population of a quarter of a million people East Suffolk is a large and diverse district ranging from the significant port towns of Felixstowe and Lowestoft to picturesque market towns to stunning countryside and coastline with a substantial part of the area falling within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Working alongside several other planning professionals in the team you will have a key role in the preparation monitoring implementation and interpretation of Local Plans and guidance documents as well as supporting communities in preparing and delivering Neighbourhood Plans.
It is an exciting time to join us in East Suffolk. There are already ambitious plans for growth coming forward across the district including new garden neighbourhoods and villages regeneration projects and economic growth alongside several nationally significant energy and infrastructure projects. Alongside this the delivery of a variety of residential and employment development sites enhancing and sustaining market towns supporting rural areas and addressing coastal change are just some of the planning challenges and opportunities in the district.
We will shortly be starting work on a new Local Plan for East Suffolk. Joining our team now you will be involved in the preparation of the Local Plan from the outset helping to shape the strategy and direction in planning for future growth and balancing the variety of considerations that a diverse district brings.
You will be an motivated and committed individual who has the ability to deliver in a dynamic and fastpaced environment. At Senior level you will be expected to bring knowledge and experience in a range of planning issues and you will have plenty of opportunity to apply this not only to your own workload but also in mentoring more junior members of the team.
We would also consider appointing at Assistant Planner or Planner level for the right candidate.
At Planner levelpa) you would be involved in a similar range and breadth of exciting projects and be expected to lead on and manage some projects; however postqualification experience is not necessary and you will be supported by the Senior and Principal Planners in the team.
The Assistant Planner role provides an opportunity for you to attain a planning postgraduate qualification providing access to progress to Planner level and to become a full member of the RTPI. At Assistant Planner levelpa) you would also be involved in a similar range and breadth of projects at an appropriate level and with the support of senior members of the team to develop your knowledge and skills.
If you think you might have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you dont meet all of the essential requirements we want to hear from you and look forward to having the opportunity to consider your application.
In addition to the rural and urban diversity of East Suffolk itself the district is close to the large urban centres of both Norwich and Ipswich with rail services providing access to the councils offices by train. We might be on the edge but we can be accessed easily from a wide area (jpg)and offer flexible and remote working in a dynamic team.
Why work for us
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Counciltake a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (youtube).
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year increasing to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes
- Discounts on mobile phones computers holiday and travel fashion and clothing health and beauty and many other products and services
Find more information about what we offer in ourbenefits brochure (pdf).
The majority of our teams are working in an agile way with a mixture of home and office working depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
For more information
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Andrea McMillan Planning Manager (Policy Delivery and Specialist Services) on 0 or email .
Closing date: 1pm 19 March 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 31 March 2025.
How to apply
Step 1 Read the advert and theSenior Planner Job Description and Person Specification (docx)or Assistant Planner / Planner Job Description and Person Specification (docx)
Step 3 Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.
For more information check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (suffolkjobsdirect)
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
