Graduate Planning Officer

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working from home and theoffice

Learning and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Independent health and wellbeing

Job summary

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is inviting applications for a Graduate Planning Officer in the Development Control Team. You will manage non-complex planning applications, register and consult, and assist with more complex cases and planning appeals.

You will also help maintain the Section 106 register and process trees/high hedge applications, with pre-application guidance to the public. Supported by a Principal Planning Officer, you will have regular 1-to-1s, friendly team environment,

Qualifications

• Masters in Town Planning (or final-year in progress).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse complex information and adapt to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Process own caseload of non-complex planning applications including registration and consultation.
• Support wider team in processing complex applications and administration of planning appeals.
• Maintain the Section 106 register and process works to trees/high hedge applications.
• Provide pre-application advice to the public.
• Work with a Principal Planning Officer with regular 1-to-1 meetings and training needs.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Education

Masters Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is a small Council with big values. We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do. By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community.

We are currently recruiting for a Graduate Planning Officer in the Development Control Team. This is a key role in achieving Nuneaton and Bedworth Council's vision by supporting in the delivery and management of the Development Control Service.

If you wish to join an enjoyable yet challenging working environment that forms part of an organisation committed to making a real difference for the community that we serve, then we want to hear from you.

You will process and deal with your own caseload of non-complex planning applications, including registration and consultation, and you will support the wider team in processing more complex applications and administration of the planning appeals system. You will also help to maintain the Section 106 register, and process works to trees applications, high hedge applications, and give pre-application advice to the public.

You will be supported by a Principal Planning Officer together with regular 1-to-1 meetings, full support in a friendly and welcoming team, with an appraisal of formal training needs.

Applicants should have a Masters Degree in Town Planning (or equivalent relevant qualification) or be currently in (or about to enter) the final year of study towards achieving their masters degree.

We are looking for someone who has excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to analyse complex information, a high level of motivation and personal enthusiasm, is flexible and can adopt a positive attitude to changing situations and is a team player.

As an employer, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working from home and the office
• Learning and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Independent support for your health and wellbeing

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Any communication with you will be via email, so please check your email, including spam/junk folders, and WMJobs account on a regular basis after submitting your application.

Individuals who have recently been interviewed for this position should not re-apply as a further interview will not be offered.

For an informal discussion or further information about the role, please

email Darren Grant - Principal Planning Officer [e-mail]

or Ben Peffers - Principal Planning Officer [e-mail]

Interviews to be held week commencing 9th November 2026