Graduate Planner – Basildon Borough Council

Essex County Council; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Basildon is seeking a Graduate Planner for a temporary position focusing on the preparation of a new Local Plan and supporting strategic planning initiatives. The role requires a recent graduate in Town Planning or Geography, with strong communication and collaboration skills. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on local planning practices while working with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning, Geography or similar.
• Decisiveness and ambition for effective service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of the new Local Plan evidence and policies.
• Support the authority during Regulation 18 consultation stage.
• Attend developer meetings and planning committees.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Recent graduate in Town Planning or Geography

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Client:

Essex County Council

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Graduate Planner - Basildon Borough Council

Basildon Borough Council

Temporary,Full Time

Location:Basildon

Closing Date: 15th August 2025

Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Basildon Borough Council (BBC) to recruit aGraduate Planner on an initial temporary basis of 3 - 6 months. Please note that role will be based in office 2 days per week.

Why Basildon?

The borough of Basildon is alive with opportunity and has the ingredients to be one of the most successful and desirable places in the South East. As the largest economy in the Thames Estuary outside London, we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved but we are never complacent. We are driving inclusive, sustainable growth to provide opportunity and prosperity for local people and businesses, access to quality homes, vibrant town centres and an enhanced local environment.

The Role

You will join the Council’s Planning Strategy and Implementation team, working with friendly and supportive colleagues and will be involved in a wide variety of planning work relating to the future growth of our borough with a particular emphasis on supporting the preparation of a new Local Plan. The role will involve assisting with the preparation of evidence and policies for the new Local Plan. Initial tasks will involve supporting the authority with preparing for the Regulation 18 consultation stage later this year and may also involve other policy matters, including neighbourhood planning, as well as the provision of planning policy advice and information relating to development proposals.

A keen collaborator and team player, you may also have the opportunity to work across the planning function of the Council including the development management and enforcement teams. As a strong communicator, verbal and written, you will undertake all areas of planning for the local authority, including attending developer meetings and planning committees.

The experience you will bring

Recent graduate within Town Planning, Geography or similar.

Decisiveness and ambition for our borough are key qualities in this role so that you help to discharge our important statutory functions and play a key role in advising on and facilitating effective service delivery.

Note:ECC are advertising this role on behalf of Basildon Council.

Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.

The Council applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are successful you will need to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure.