Job profile for Planner - Policy
Planner - Policy
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary NS11 £40,444 to £42,123 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time Region East Job category/type Planning Date posted 07/09/2026 Job reference REQ Attachments Planner - Policy JDPS.docx NSDC_Privacy_Notice_for_Job_Applicants_-_Updated April 2024 .pdf
Job description
Planner - Policy
Permanent
37 hours per week
Salary NS11 £40,444 to £42,123 per annum
We are looking for a proactive and committed Planner to join our busy Planning Policy team. As a ‘front runner’ authority you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a Local Plan in the new plan making system.
We are looking for somebody who can make a real difference producing the Local Plan, preparing evidence base and policy, supporting consultees and the public in engaging in the process. You will be educated to degree level and hold Chartered Membership of RTPI, or equivalent body, or be working towards attaining full Chartered membership of the RTPI.
We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. It is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.
We offer:
- Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
- Flexi scheme.
- Hybrid working.
- A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
- Family-friendly benefits.
- One days’ paid volunteering leave.
- Lifestyle benefits platform.
- Funded health cash plan.
- Free car parking to 31 March 2028
- £10 a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.
You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.
For an informal chat or more information, please contact please contact Matthew Tubb (Planning Policy Team Leader) on or Matthew Norton (Assistant Director Planning & Economy) on .
As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.
Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.
We will not accept CVs from unsolicited recruitment agencies.
Closing Date: 25 September 2026
Interview and Test: TBC
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