Planning Officer

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is recruiting two Planning Officers to join the Development Management Service in Nottingham. You will assess planning applications, provide pre-application advice, undertake site visits and prepare reports that shape the city’s future development.

This permanent, hybrid role offers a starting salary of £42,563 rising to £45,444 per year, including a £5,000 market supplement, with pro-rata pay for part-time workers.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in planning or related subject.
• Experience of assessing planning applications or working within a development management environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain planning matters clearly to a range of audiences.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess planning proposals, interpret technical information and make well-reasoned recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assess planning applications and help deliver sustainable development in Nottingham.
• Provide pre-application advice and undertake site visits.
• Prepare reports and engage with applicants, agents, councillors and local communities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Prioritisation

Customer service

Education

Undergraduate degree in Town Planning

Postgraduate qualification in planning

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours a week

Worker Type: Hybrid

Salary: Starting Salary is £42,563 (Level one) rising to £45,444 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time) (this includes a £5,000 p/a market supplement)

Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more...

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

We have two exciting opportunities for Planning Officers to join Nottingham City Council's Development Management Service.

Nottingham is one of the UK's youngest, fastest-changing and most ambitious cities, with a diverse mix of regeneration projects, city centre development, heritage assets, major infrastructure investment, residential growth and neighbourhood improvements. As a Planning Officer, you will play a direct role in shaping the future of the city by assessing planning applications and helping to deliver sustainable development that benefits Nottingham's residents, businesses and communities. Based on the attached job description, the role includes assessing planning applications, providing pre-application advice, undertaking site visits, preparing reports and engaging with applicants, agents, councillors and local communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for planners looking to build their experience in a supportive and progressive local authority. You'll gain exposure to a varied caseload, work alongside experienced planning professionals and be encouraged to develop your skills, professional judgement and career.

Help shape the future of Nottingham

Few planning roles offer the variety, challenge and opportunity available in Nottingham. From major regeneration schemes and city centre development to heritage-led projects and neighbourhood improvements, you'll work on proposals that have a visible impact on one of the UK's most ambitious Core Cities.

We're looking for two Planning Officers who want to develop their careers in a supportive, innovative and forward-thinking planning authority. Whether you're looking to build your experience or take the next step in your professional development, we'll provide the opportunities, support and variety of work to help you succeed.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• An undergraduate degree in Town Planning or a related discipline together with a postgraduate qualification in planning or a related subject.
• Experience of assessing planning applications or working within a development management environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain planning matters clearly to a range of audiences.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess planning proposals, interpret technical information and make well-reasoned recommendations.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines whilst maintaining high standards of customer service.

You can find the job description for this post here.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

Closing Date: Monday 26th October 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support