South and East Lincolnshire Council Partnership - Planning Officer (East Lindsey)

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

South and East Lincolnshire Council Partnership - Planning Officer (East Lindsey)

Apply before 12/01/2026

Salary / Day Rate - £25,583 to £34,434

Contract Type - Perm

Category - Planning

Location - East Lindsey

Are you looking for a role where you can develop your skills and progress in a supportive environment? Join East Lindsey District Council as a Planner and take advantage of our strong “grow your own” culture, clear career progression, and opportunities to work across all areas of planning.

As part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) – the largest of its kind in England – you’ll work in a dynamic environment covering 49% of Lincolnshire’s geography and 300,000 residents. Our Partnership is enabling growth by unlocking sites for thousands of new homes and employment opportunities, supporting regeneration and infrastructure projects that create vibrant, sustainable communities.

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 innovate areas of work.

Please visit Join our Planning Team - South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership for more information about the partnership and our planning service.

Why Join Us?

• Career graded role with structured progression from entry level to senior positions.
• Opportunities to gain RTPI membership, professional qualifications, and hands-on experience
• Work on a varied caseload including housing, tourism, commercial development, and coastal projects.
• Be part of an award-winning Partnership recognised nationally for innovation and collaboration.
• Enjoy agile and flexible working arrangements within a supportive, collaborative environment.

About the Role

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.

As a Planner, you will:

• 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, with mentoring opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• A keen interest in planning and a commitment to professional development.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and deliver excellent customer service.
• A proactive, positive attitude with flexibility and resilience.
• Educated to an appropriate standard with willingness to undertake further training.

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

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy*

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Long Service Recognition*

*Certain restrictions may apply

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Andreas Efthymiou at [e-mail] or 07546 415 794

Ready to Start Your Planning Journey?

If you’re passionate about planning and want to grow your career in East Lindsey, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

• Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
• Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
• Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
• Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
• Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

Please find the full job description for the role Here