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Suffolk Jobs Direct – Ipswich Borough Council Planning Department. Location: Grafton House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DE.

• Hours: 29.6 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0507
• Salary: £34,721 - £36,072 per annum pro rata

Ipswich is one of the fastest‑growing regional centres in England and the largest centre in Suffolk for business, culture, entertainment and sports. A university town with a rich history and heritage and a thriving waterfront backed by successful Towns Fund bids there are a wealth of exciting opportunities in the pipeline.

Planning Policy Team is looking for a motivated, ambitious Senior Planner to join our team and contribute to the Local Plan making journey under the new plan‑making system. You will prepare evidence base studies, monitor and support the preparation of the next Ipswich Local Plan due to commence in 2025‑2026, work collaboratively with neighbouring local authorities and Suffolk County Council, support other officers with report writing and project management, write guidance to expand planning policy, and help deliver allocations by working with developers and site owners.

We’re looking for a motivated and proactive person with a relevant degree or postgraduate diploma or an NVQ Level 6 qualification in planning (or a relevant field). Ideally, you will have previous Local Plan making experience and a keen interest in housing. You should be a member of the RTPI, possess effective project management skills, genuine passion for improving the built environment, strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Your hard work will be rewarded with a fantastic benefits package:

• Career average pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (increasing to 32 days after five years of service)
• Full payment of annual RTPI membership subscriptions
• Free swimming and gym membership
• Flexibility to work from home and in the office
• Excellent travel benefits, including free travel on Ipswich buses, discounts on Greater Anglia rail season and flexi‑season tickets
• Access to a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Subsidised parking in Ipswich Borough Council car parks for work and leisure

Please visit our recruitment website (our recruitment website). The closing date is 11:55pm, 25 December 2025. CVs are not accepted. Selected candidates will be invited to a prepared exercise followed by an interview on the week commencing 12 January 2026 at Grafton House, Ipswich.

Anna Roe, Planning Policy Team Leader – 01473 432911 or anna.roe@ipswich.gov.uk.

James Mann, Head of Planning and Development – james.mann@ipswich.gov.uk.

We require reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process – please let us know.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf).

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Part‑time
• Job function: Other – Government Administration

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