Planning Information Support Apprentice

• East Suffolk CouncilMelton IP12 1RT or Lowestoft NR33 0EQ (Based on candidate preference)
• Year 1 - 16341 per annum; Year 2 24521 per annum (NLW)
• 37 hours per week
• 21-month training contract
• Start date 14^th September 2026

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work anda great placeto make a real difference to peoples lives delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We have an established and successful apprenticeship scheme which has seen over 80% of apprentices stay on beyond their apprenticeships to develop promising careers with the Council. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity where you can earn money as well as gaining experience and a recognised qualification then look no further!

A unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic apprentice to join East Suffolk Council asa Planning Information Support Apprenticein ourPlanning and Building Control service area.

This apprenticeship opportunity could be your ideal first step on the career ladder in the Planning or Building Control field.

Your role

You will learn how to maintain accurate land and property records on both GIS and on database systems. You will also be trained to provide support and advice to end users and colleagues within the Council regarding the use of land and property systems.

Excellent numeracy ICT and written skills will be essential to this role as well as developing a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.

You will need:

You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills an aptitude for ICT andbe educated to A-level standardorequivalent. You will also haveEnglish and MathsGCSEs at Grades 4 -9 or Grade C and above(or equivalent).Nopreviousexperience isrequired as full training will be provided however a passion to be a positive and professional ambassador for the counciland provide the best experience for our customersisa must.

The ideal candidate will show self-motivation and a willingness to learn in this profession.

Apprenticeship open evening!

We are pleased to announce that we will be holdingtwoopen eveningsat our Melton and Lowestoft offices. This will give you the opportunity to find out more about East Suffolk Councils apprenticeship scheme learn more about each of our available opportunities direct from the placement managers and ask any questions you open evenings are taking place on the following dates -

• Tuesday 12^th May 2026 5.30pm 7.00pmat the East Suffolk House offices (Riduna Park Station Road Melton Woodbridge IP12 1RT)
• Thursday 14^th May 2026 5.30pm 7.00pmat the Riverside Offices (4 Canning Road Lowestoft NR33 0EQ)

Please email to book your place atone ofour open evenings.

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.

Our apprentices have worked together to create avideo to tell you a little bit about their experience of being an apprentice at East Suffolk Council which we hope you find insightful.

Here are some of the main benefits:

• A fully funded and supported Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

• Generous holiday entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year increasing to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays)

• Flexible working arrangements

• Local government pension scheme

• The opportunity to meet and work alongside other apprentices in the organisation.

• Great training and development opportunities to add to your CV.

• 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.

Please see our benefits brochure for further information.

For an informal discussion regarding the position please contact Emma Cankovic Planning and Building Control Business Manager by calling .

If you think you could bring enthusiasm fresh ideas and a different perspective to East Suffolk Council we would like to hear from you!

Closing date: 11.30pm 8^th June 2026

Interview date: w/c 29^th June 2026 and w/c 6^th July 2026

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification.

Step 2 -Complete theSupporting Statement template. Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

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.