Planning Officer - Policy (Career Pathway)

Denbighshire County Council; Ruthin; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Annual leave 26 days + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Wellbeing/EAP

DCC Rewards Direct

Car salary sacrifice

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Denbighshire County Council, Ruthin-based, invites applications for Planning Officer - Policy (Career Pathway). You will contribute to the Local Development Plan, advise on planning applications, and engage stakeholders to protect the environment while promoting growth. Hybrid working with three days remote and travel across the county.

We value motivated and diligent candidates with a planning degree and RTPI progression. Close date 23 November 2026. Salary £33,673–£44,253 per year.

Qualifications

• Degree in a planning or related subject.
• Successful completion of first year post graduate RTPI accredited qualification / experience.

Education

Degree in a planning or related subject

RTPI accredited qualification / experience

Job description

Planning Officer - Policy (Career Pathway)

Company: Denbighshire County Council

Location: Based in County Hall, Ruthin / Remote home working (travel throughout the county of Denbighshire is vital within this role)

Salary: £33,673 to £44,253 a year

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote

Closing date: 23/11/2026

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our front-line Planning Policy Team, helping to shape our varied communities and drive economic growth in beautiful Denbighshire.

The Planning Policy Team are responsible for the creation and adoption of a new Local Development Plan (LDP) as well as providing professional advice to assist with determining the acceptability of development proposals of all types via Planning Applications and Appeals.

There is currently a Planning Officer (Policy) role available in this important area of planning where good communication with a variety of key stakeholders is vital to ensure our outstanding natural environment is protected and key development is provided.

We are looking for a motivated, diligent and passionate individual who is ready to contribute to shaping the future of our proud Welsh County.

Contact: Karsten Bruβk, Principal Planning Officer on 01824 706914 / [e-mail]

Career Pathway

A Career Pathway is a development plan for an employee to progress in their career. Employees on a career pathway are supported to develop their knowledge, skills, experience and potentially gain qualifications to progress in their career in a specific area.

Career Pathways have an entry level job description which will have a lower salary, and an end level job description which will have a higher salary. A development plan is set out which clearly shows the skills, experiences, knowledge and qualifications that are needed in order to progress through the grades until you reach the end level higher salary job description.

Benefits

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
• Family friendly policies

Equalities

Denbighshire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to Equal Opportunities and Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications made in the Welsh Language. Any applications made in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than any submitted in English.

Essential requirements

• Degree in a planning or related subject
• Successful completion of first year post graduate RTPI accredited qualification / experience

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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