Planning Officer Role Profile
Grade E-F £29,093– £35,235 per annum, appointment level dependent on knowledge & experience
We are investing in our planning service because we believe that planners play a critical role in tackling the challenges that face our City now and into the future. We’re keen to build the capability and capacity across the service to embrace the changes and challenges ahead.
By joining Plymouth City Council you will not only become a key part of our multi-award winning planning service, but you can also enjoy an amazing quality of life in Britain’s Ocean City with close access to local beaches, countryside and Dartmoor National Park.
The opportunity
We are looking for enthusiastic and pro-active Planning Officers to join our Development Management Team.
The post holders will be based within an Area Planning Team and their role will be as a case officer for planning applications, dealing primarily with a range of householder and minor planning applications.
You will need to be very organised and have excellent customer service skills. You will need an appropriate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline, or be studying towards or have a willingness to study towards this. Experience of dealing with Planning applications is desirable although training will be provided.
What we can offer you
Alongside the professional opportunities, we can also offer a comprehensive range of benefits:
- Flexible and agile working to promote a healthy work/life balance
- Leave entitlement starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days (after 5 years) with the option to apply to purchase more.
- Flexi-time scheme which means you can accrue up to an extra day off each month.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Opt-in benefits, such as salary sacrifice bikes and local and national discounts on shopping, leisure, holidays and much more.
We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Basic Check
For more information on the role or an informal discussion, please make contact with one of the Area Team Managers:
Carly Francis on 01752 304375 or
[email protected]Kate Saunders on 01752 305451 or
[email protected]Closing date: Sunday 8 June 2025
Anticipated interview date w/c 23rd June.
