Planning Enforcement Apprentice in Huntingdon

Join us in shaping the future of Huntingdonshire.

About the opportunity

Are you curious about how places grow, change and evolve? Do you want to play a role in shaping the environments where people live, work and connect? We’re excited to offer an opportunity to join our Planning Service as a Planning Apprentice within our Development Management Team. This is your chance to begin a rewarding career in planning – gaining valuable real‑world experience while learning from experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the team in managing planning applications from start to decision.
• Gain hands‑on experience assessing proposals against planning policy and legislation.
• Help prepare reports and recommendations that influence the future of local communities.
• Work closely with residents, developers and colleagues – responding to enquiries and providing clear, practical advice.
• Assist with planning investigations, meetings and community engagement activities.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the service through a range of administrative and project tasks.

No two days will be the same. You’ll develop a strong understanding of how planning shapes places – and the real impact it has on people’s lives.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic and motivated, with a genuine interest in planning, the built environment or local government, a clear communicator able to engage positively with a wide range of people, organised and detail‑focused with the confidence to manage tasks and priorities, comfortable using IT systems such as Word and Excel, adaptable and keen to learn with a proactive approach to new challenges, a strong team player yet confident working independently. Most importantly, you’ll be professional, approachable and excited about developing your skills while making a meaningful contribution to Huntingdonshire’s future.

This apprenticeship offers more than just a job – it’s a chance to build a long‑term career in planning, develop valuable professional skills and be part of a team that genuinely makes a difference.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

The official closing date is 9am 19 June 2026.

For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in‑office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. Some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.

Working for the council

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds to make our organization more innovative. We are supportive employers, enabling staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee‑led environment. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and, along with our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity exists. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work‑life balance.