Planner

West-Norfolk; King's Lynn; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

RTPI subscription

Employee benefits scheme

Job summary

West-Norfolk Council is recruiting planners at Graduate, Planner and Senior Planner levels in King’s Lynn. The roles cover housing, regeneration, conservation and major schemes with a clear progression route.

You will work within a supportive team and contribute to shaping West Norfolk’s diverse communities. Graduate through Senior Planner levels offer a structured progression, with hybrid working and opportunities to gain experience in NSIPs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a planning team.
• Strong communication and judgement skills.
• Interest in shaping West Norfolk’s places and communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and provide professional planning advice.
• Prepare reports, undertake appeals and present to planning committees.
• Lead on complex casework, negotiations and service delivery within the team.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Education

Planning degree

RTPI membership

Job description

Planner Opportunities

Starting salary £31,797 - £51,927per annum depending on level

plus essential user car allowance

Full-time, 37 hours per week

Based at King’s Court Council Offices, King’s Lynn with hybrid working

Help Shape the Future of West Norfolk – Join Our Planning Team

Make a real impact in one of the country’s most diverse boroughs, from the market towns of King’s Lynn, Downham Market and Hunstanton to the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, the Fens, major growth areas and nationally significant heritage assets.

We are looking to appoint two Planners and welcome applications from candidates at different career stages, from graduate level through to experienced Planner and Senior Planner. You will join a supportive, forward-thinking team working across housing, regeneration, conservation, coastal planning, rural development and major schemes. We would also welcome applications from planners and senior planners who have or wish to gain experience in Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).

At Graduate Planner level (£31,797 to £38,292), you may be studying for or have recently completed a planning degree and be looking to build practical development management experience with support to grow your technical knowledge and confidence.

At Planner level (£39,531 to £47,796), you will have a town planning qualification, relevant development management experience and be eligible for full RTPI membership. You will manage your own caseload, provide professional advice, prepare reports, undertake appeals, represent the Council at appeal hearings and prepare and present reports to planning committee.

At Senior Planner level (£47,796 to £51,927), in addition to the above, you will bring stronger technical experience, lead on complex casework, appeals, negotiations and reports, and support service delivery and the development of others in the team.

Graduate and Planner appointments will be supported through our Planner Progression Scheme, with a clear route to develop towards Senior Planner level. Joining at the Senior Planner level, you will have opportunities to broaden your experience and contribute to service delivery.

We are looking for motivated team players with strong communication skills, sound judgement and a genuine interest in shaping places for West Norfolk’s communities.

• In return, we offer flexible hybrid working, performance related pay, generous annual leave including Christmas closure, access to the local government pension scheme, an employee benefits scheme and RTPI subscription payment.

Closing Date: 28 September 2026