Planning and Policy Officer

CharityJob; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is seeking a Planning and Policy Officer to lead on planning and development responses on behalf of the Trust. The role requires experience with development plans and a good understanding of the UK planning system and environmental protection law.

The position offers hybrid working and a permanent contract, with part-time hours (21 per week) and a salary of £27,108–£29,860 FTE per annum. Close date: 11 May 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing or responding to development plans and planning applications.
• Good knowledge of the UK planning system and environmental protection legislation.
• Ability to influence planning outcomes to protect wildlife and nature.

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning and development responses for the Trust.
• Help ensure nature’s voice is heard in the planning system.

Skills

Planning policy experience

UK planning system

Environmental protection knowledge

Job description

Planning and Policy Officer
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-Time, 21 hours a week
Salary: £27,108 - £29,860 FTE per annum
Location: Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY
We offer hybrid working as a flexible working arrangement.

About Us

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the county’s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is a registered charity and the oldest Wildlife Trust in the country. Established in 1926, we now manage over 60 nature reserves and other protected sites in Norfolk including ten kilometres of coastline, nine Norfolk broads, nine National Nature Reserves and five ancient woodlands.

About You and The Role

The Planning and Policy Officer will play a crucial role, leading on planning and development responses on behalf of the Trust.

The successful candidate will bring experience of preparing or responding to development plans and planning applications, and a good knowledge of the UK planning system and environmental protection legislation. They will use their skills and experience to make sure nature’s voice is heard in the planning system.

In return, we offer a competitive benefits package.

The closing date for applications is Monday 11th May 2026.
Interviews are likely to take place the w/c 18th May.

We value respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. We want our people to be as diverse as nature itself and so we particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented within our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of experience with nature, and continually strive to improve our culture and practices. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. Please let us know if you require any adjustment processes to make our recruitment process more accessible.