Remote Assistant Planner: Policy & Delivery

East Suffolk Council; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Annual leave 24-30 days

LGPS

Free car parking

Discounts on devices

Job summary

East Suffolk Council is seeking an Assistant Planner or Planner (Policy and Delivery) to help prepare and deliver Local Plans and planning guidance. You will work within the Planning Policy and Delivery Team to shape growth across East Suffolk, with support to progress from Assistant to Planner level through RTPI-accredited study.

You will analyse data, prepare clear reports, engage with communities and stakeholders, and handle multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Motivated, organised planning professional with interest in planning policy and place-making.
• Experience or developing understanding of planning policy, neighbourhood planning and wider planning system.
• Ability to analyse information, interpret data and produce clear reports and recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; good IT skills; experience with planning-related systems, GIS and document management software.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to preparation, monitoring, implementation and interpretation of Local Plans and guidance documents.
• Support communities in preparing and delivering Neighbourhood Plans.
• Involved in Local Plan preparation and shaping strategy for future growth.
• Lead on and manage projects at Planner level; develop knowledge and skills with support from senior colleagues.
• Progress to Planner level by undertaking RTPI-accredited master’s qualification and RTPI eligibility.

Skills

Planning policy

Neighbourhood planning

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

RTPI-accredited master's qualification

Tools

GIS

Document management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

East Suffolk Council is seeking an Assistant Planner or Planner (Policy and Delivery) to help prepare and deliver Local Plans and planning guidance. You will work within the Planning Policy and Delivery Team to shape growth across East Suffolk, with support to progress from Assistant to Planner level through RTPI-accredited study.

You will analyse data, prepare clear reports, engage with communities and stakeholders, and handle multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.