GRADUATE PLANNING POLICY OFFICER

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Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a confident and motivated Graduate Planning Policy Officer to join its Planning Policy team in Matlock. The role involves advancing the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan, engaging with communities and initiatives to enhance local environments. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Town Planning and strong communication skills. Benefits include opportunities for hybrid working, personal development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexitime

Personal development opportunities

Confidential counselling service

Free staff car parking

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Experience in a local planning authority or private practice is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Join the Planning Policy team to advance the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan.
• Engage with various stakeholders to support planning initiatives.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Demonstrated initiative

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

GRADUATE PLANNING POLICY OFFICER

BASED AT THE TOWN HALL, MATLOCK

Salary: Grade 5 (SCP 6-9) - £25,989 - £27,254

Temporary Two Year Contract

Full time – 37 hours per week

We are looking for a confident, self-motivated individual to join the Planning Policy team and help take the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan forward.

The Derbyshire Dales has a wealth of stunning landscapes, beautiful market towns, picturesque villages, flourishing communities, innovative businesses historic buildings, over 1325 are listed buildings; conservation areas; archaeological sites and monuments plus historic parks and gardens – ours is truly a special place to work and live.

The ideal person must have good communication skills, be able to demonstrate initiative and solid application, as well as work under pressure. They may also have had some experience working either in a local planning authority planning department or in private practice.

A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline is essential.

Our Council has a clear goal: thriving communities in a thriving environment. Planning is at the heart of this goal.

We have a strong ‘One Team, One Council’ culture.

We can offer you the opportunity to develop your career within an excellent and family friendly authority, with the benefits of hybrid working, flexitime, personal development and CPD opportunities, free staff car parking at Matlock Town Hall, and a confidential counselling service.

That’s possibly why 87% of our staff feel supported, 85% are satisfied with the District Council as an employer, and 88% know their role contributes to high quality services in the Derbyshire Dales (Staff Survey 2023).

If you would like any further information please contact Mike Hase, Policy Manager, Town Hall, Matlock, 01629 761251.

If you encounter and problems applying online, please contact [e-mail]

We do not accept CVs

Candidates must possess the necessary ‘right to work in the UK’ authorisation. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visaas we do not possess a visa sponsorship licence.

Closing date: 31 August 2025

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 8th of September 2025

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