Planning Officer — Grow Your Career in a Dynamic Council

South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council partnership in East Lindsey is seeking a Planning Officer to assess applications, provide professional advice, and contribute to policies. This role supports career progression, with opportunities for mentoring and various projects in planning. Candidates should have strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to professional development. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, training opportunities, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme with 23.8% employer contribution

Generous annual leave scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy

Qualifications

• A keen interest in planning and a commitment to professional development.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and deliver excellent customer service.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage planning applications from pre-application to post-decision matters.
• Provide professional advice to applicants, agents, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to Local Plan development and policy work.
• Support enforcement investigations and represent the Council at appeals.
• Engage in continuous learning and development.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Educated to an appropriate standard

Job description

A local council partnership in East Lindsey is seeking a Planning Officer to assess applications, provide professional advice, and contribute to policies. This role supports career progression, with opportunities for mentoring and various projects in planning. Candidates should have strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to professional development. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, training opportunities, and a generous pension scheme.