Planning Officer (Career Graded)

South Holland District Council; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated planning professional to join their Planning Service as a Planning/Senior Planning Officer. This career-graded role offers opportunities for progression and is ideal for those looking to start or advance their planning career. You will play a vital role in managing planning applications and providing essential advice to stakeholders, contributing to sustainable community development. With a commitment to high-quality service delivery and excellent career progression opportunities, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful for the right candidate.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform

Cycle to work scheme

Flu Jabs

Free Eye Test voucher

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Motivated planning professional with a degree in Planning or related field.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of planning applications for minor and major developments.
• Provide planning advice to stakeholders and present at planning committees.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Job description

Employer: South Holland District Council

Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time

Hours Per Week: 37

Length of Contract: Permanent

Salary Range: Career Graded

Location: Spalding

Application Deadline: 11 May 2025

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and skilled planning professional to join our South Holland District Council Planning Service as a Planning/Senior Planning Officer (Career Graded).

This is a career graded role, with opportunity to progress from Planning Officer to Senior Planning Officer. Applicants interested in all levels of the role are encouraged to apply. You will work closely with the Principal Planning Officer and Development Management Lead to contribute to a positive, high performing planning service.

This role would suit someone looking to start a career in planning, in an existing planning role and looking to take the next step, newly or soon to be qualified or graduated and looking for a position, or someone looking to expand their experience.

Please refer to the Job Profile Document to see details on how we plan to support the career progression of this role. Salaries are:

1. Planning Officer - £31,586 - £35,235 per annum
2. Senior Planning Officer - £36,124 - £40,476 per annum

Our Planning Team is committed to creating sustainable, vibrant communities with a key focus on people and place. If you are looking for a role where you will play a key part in providing a high quality planning service that delivers economic growth, regeneration and housing, contributing to the vision for South Holland, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a range of planning applications, including minor and major developments.
2. Providing planning advice to internal stakeholders, developers, members, and residents.
3. Attend and present at planning committee as necessary.
4. Work collaboratively at all levels to provide an effective and efficient delivery of service.

This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.

Benefits

We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test voucher
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car mileage reimbursement*
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Long Service Recognition*

*Certain restrictions may apply.

About Us

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council, and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, the largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovative areas of work.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Abbie Marwood, Group Manager- Planning and Development at [e-mail].

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.