Assistant Planner: Shape Growth & Communities

Suffolk County Council; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Generous leave

LGPS

Free parking

Discounts

Job summary

East Suffolk Council in Lowestoft is seeking a Planner or Assistant Planner to help shape Local Plans and neighbourhood planning. You will work with planning professionals to prepare, monitor, implement and interpret local guidance, balancing growth with community needs, while supporting communities in delivery.

At Planner level you will lead projects; the Assistant Planner route provides RTPI accreditation access, with development opportunities and flexible working.

Qualifications

• Experience with planning policy and neighbourhood planning.
• Ability to analyse information, interpret data and prepare clear reports.
• Progression to RTPI membership through accredited qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to preparation, monitoring and interpretation of Local Plans.
• Support communities in developing and delivering Neighbourhood Plans.
• Lead and manage projects at Planner level where required.
• Collaborate with senior planners and other teams to deliver planning guidance.

Skills

Planning policy

Neighbourhood planning

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

RTPI-accredited master’s degree

Tools

GIS

Planning systems

Document management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

East Suffolk Council in Lowestoft is seeking a Planner or Assistant Planner to help shape Local Plans and neighbourhood planning. You will work with planning professionals to prepare, monitor, implement and interpret local guidance, balancing growth with community needs, while supporting communities in delivery.

At Planner level you will lead projects; the Assistant Planner route provides RTPI accreditation access, with development opportunities and flexible working.