Planner - Policy

Active4Today Ltd; Newark on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Free car parking

Gym membership

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Planner - Policy role within a local planning authority, focused on developing the Local Plan and related evidence base. You will engage with consultees, stakeholders and the public to ensure robust policy-making in a forward-thinking council environment.

Applicants should hold a degree in planning, be RTPI Chartered or working towards Chartered membership, and be prepared to contribute to a proactive Planning Policy team.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a planning-related field.
• Chartered RTPI membership or working towards full Chartered RTPI status.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Local Plan and evidence base.
• Support consultees and the public in the planning process.
• Contribute to policy development within the Planning Policy team.

Skills

Planning policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Planning

RTPI Chartered membership

Job description

Job profile for Planner - Policy

Planner - Policy

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary NS11 £40,444 to £42,123 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time Region East Job category/type Planning Date posted 07/09/2026 Job reference REQ000561 Attachments Planner - Policy JDPS.docx NSDC_Privacy_Notice_for_Job_Applicants_-_Updated April 2024 .pdf

Job description

Planner - Policy

Permanent

37 hours per week

Salary NS11 £40,444 to £42,123 per annum

We are looking for a proactive and committed Planner to join our busy Planning Policy team. As a ‘front runner’ authority you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a Local Plan in the new plan making system.

We are looking for somebody who can make a real difference producing the Local Plan, preparing evidence base and policy, supporting consultees and the public in engaging in the process. You will be educated to degree level and hold Chartered Membership of RTPI, or equivalent body, or be working towards attaining full Chartered membership of the RTPI.

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. It is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

We offer:

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• Flexi scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One days’ paid volunteering leave.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• Free car parking to 31 March 2028
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

For an informal chat or more information, please contact please contact Matthew Tubb (Planning Policy Team Leader) on 01636 655850 or Matthew Norton (Assistant Director Planning & Economy) on 01636 655852.

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

We will not accept CVs from unsolicited recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:25 September 2026

Interview and Test: TBC