Planner (Career Grade)
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Description
We’re excited to offer a career grade opportunity within the Planning Policy Team at Norwich City Council – a chance to develop your skills and grow through the stages of becoming a professional planner, from Grade 4 to Grade 7.
This role has become available due to internal progression within the team, and we’re keen to support someone who’s ready to take the next step in their journey. Whether you're just starting out or already building your experience, this is a brilliant opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of planning work – from shaping local policy and contributing to strategic frameworks, to engaging with communities and supporting sustainable development.
You’ll be joining the team at an exciting time, as we move into Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and help shape the future of planning across the region. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues, with opportunities to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility as you progress through the grades.
If you're curious, committed, and ready to develop your career in planning, we’d love to help you take that next step.
For specific details about this role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
What You Need To Know
This role has become available due to internal progression within the team, and we’re keen to support someone who’s ready to take the next step in their journey. Whether you're just starting out or already building your experience, this is a brilliant opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of planning work – from shaping local policy and contributing to strategic frameworks, to engaging with communities and supporting sustainable development.
You’ll be joining the team at an exciting time, as we move into Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and help shape the future of planning across the region. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues, with opportunities to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility as you progress through the grades.
If you're curious, committed, and ready to develop your career in planning, we’d love to help you take that next step.
For specific details about this role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
What You Need To Know
- This role is advertised on a full-time, part-time, and job share basis, as we are proud to support and promote flexible working arrangements. Please clearly state in your application the working pattern or number of hours you are seeking.
- If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact the HR Team via email: recruitment@norwich.gov.uk who will be able to deal with your query or pass to the hiring manager.
- The closing date for this role is the 21 February, however applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of interest - so early applications are encouraged.
- Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 2 March 2026.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.
Why work for us
Our council is full of people who have chosen to work in local government because they want to help others and make a difference to their lives or the environment in which local people live.
To find out more about working and living in Norwich Home | Work in Norwich.
The council has a long and proud history of being a council that is keen to push the boundaries of what a district can achieve, to find out more about what it is like to work in local government visit Working in local government - #LocalGov Careers - Youth Employment UK
We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.
Norwich City Council offers the opportunity to work with great people who are passionate about promoting Norwich and the services the council provides. We also offer good career prospects with competitive rates of pay, generous holidays and working arrangements to suit all lifestyles.
Equal Opportunities Policy
The council is committed to a policy of equality opportunity in employment, in recruitment and the services we provide. Applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, domestic responsibilities, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. People with disabilities are guaranteed an interview provided they are suitably qualified and/or experienced.
Candidates will be considered for shortlisting on the factual information on their application form. Therefore it is important to give as much detail as possible including information about experience gained outside employment.
Benefits
We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.
Norwich City Council offers the opportunity to work with great people who are passionate about promoting Norwich and the services the council provides. We also offer good career prospects with competitive rates of pay, generous holidays and working arrangements to suit all lifestyles.
Equal Opportunities Policy
The council is committed to a policy of equality opportunity in employment, in recruitment and the services we provide. Applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, domestic responsibilities, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. People with disabilities are guaranteed an interview provided they are suitably qualified and/or experienced.
Candidates will be considered for shortlisting on the factual information on their application form. Therefore it is important to give as much detail as possible including information about experience gained outside employment.
Benefits
We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package and are proud to have the Living Wage accreditation. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.
- All employees are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Paid holiday entitlement starts at 26 days per annum and increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days per annum. This is pro rata for part-time employees
- In addition to the statutory public holidays, we grant an additional statutory day leave at Christmas
- Norwich City Council supports its employees through the provision of occupational health and employee assistance support