Junior Development Planner: Start Your Planning Career

Peterborough First group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Employee Benefits Platform discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Home & Electronics schemes

Volunteering hours

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is inviting applications for a Development Management Officer in the Planning Service. You will be trained to manage a diverse caseload of planning and related applications, from local to major schemes, supporting senior planners on high-profile projects and contributing to service improvements.

This is an excellent early career opportunity with structured training, potential professional accreditation, and a collaborative team environment that values growth, quality

Qualifications

• Strong research and analysis skills with ability to read and interpret legislation.
• Town Planning/Urban Planning degree is desirable.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Help manage a diverse caseload of planning and related applications.
• Support delivery of high-profile city centre developments and sustainable urban extensions.
• Collaborate with Principal Planners and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Legislation interpretation

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Town Planning/Urban Planning degree

Job description

Peterborough City Council is inviting applications for a Development Management Officer in the Planning Service. You will be trained to manage a diverse caseload of planning and related applications, from local to major schemes, supporting senior planners on high-profile projects and contributing to service improvements.

This is an excellent early career opportunity with structured training, potential professional accreditation, and a collaborative team environment that values growth, quality