Graduate Town Planner – Shape Coventry’s Future

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Lifestyle discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employee networks

Employee assistance programme

Certified training courses

Job summary

Coventry City Council's Planning Service is inviting applications for a Graduate Town Planner. This role focuses on developing professional planning skills across development management, policy work, urban design and monitoring in a supportive, learning-forward environment.

You will work with experienced planners, gain broad exposure to planning processes, and pursue ongoing professional development towards a Master's degree and Chartered status.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related field and willingness to pursue a Master's in Planning.
• Strong written, verbal and face-to-face communication skills.
• Ability to interpret plans, maps and drawings with good attention to detail.
• Organise workload, prioritise deadlines and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support processing of planning applications, lawful development certificates and pre-application enquiries.
• Assist Planning Policy work including Local Plan research and policy documents.
• Gain experience in Urban Design and Heritage and how design shapes Coventry.
• Support planning monitoring and delivery activities across the service.

Skills

Interest in planning

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT aptitude

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Coventry City Council's Planning Service is inviting applications for a Graduate Town Planner. This role focuses on developing professional planning skills across development management, policy work, urban design and monitoring in a supportive, learning-forward environment.

You will work with experienced planners, gain broad exposure to planning processes, and pursue ongoing professional development towards a Master's degree and Chartered status.