Strategic Regional Planner – Shape the East Midlands

Make the Plan for Good Growth in the East Midlands. Are you an ambitious planner looking for an opportunity to deliver one of the first regional plans in the country? The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is seeking motivated planning professionals to join our growing Planning Team and play a key role in the preparation and delivery of the East Midlands' Spatial Development Strategy (SDS). This is a unique opportunity in a time of change to provide the vision, certainty and clarity our region needs to support sustainable and inclusive development, infrastructure investment and economic prosperity.

We are recruiting at both Planning Officer and Senior Planner level. Working alongside experienced planning professionals, you will lead defined workstreams, contribute to major strategic planning projects and support the development of planning policy that will have a lasting impact across the region.

• Senior Planning Officer: You will Deputise for the Head of Planning and provide leadership and support to the wider Planning Team. The role involves providing expert planning advice, representing EMCCA at formal proceedings, preparing strategic reports and business cases, building effective partnerships, and supporting the continuous improvement and best practice within the planning function.
• Planning Officer: You will support the planning team, leading planning projects, managing evidence and research, and preparing reports to inform decision-making. The role includes supporting stakeholder engagement and consultation activities, supporting EMCCA at formal proceedings, and partnership working across the region, while providing day-to-day support and coaching to the Planning Assistant.

Why Join EMCCA? This is an exciting opportunity to join a new and ambitious organisation at a pivotal point in its development. You'll work on projects that will shape the future of the East Midlands while developing your own professional career alongside experienced planning specialists. At EMCCA, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, and we're proud to offer an environment where your ideas and expertise can make a genuine difference.

Benefits Include:

• 30 days holiday (plus 2 with continuous service) + bank holidays + your birthday (up to five extra days through salary sacrifice);
• Flexible working hours;
• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• Up to 10 days paid leave in a 12-month period for caring responsibilities;
• Maternity, Paternity, IVF, Adopters and Foster Carers support;
• Other schemes including discounts, Cycle to Work and Professional Memberships.

Interview dates: Senior Planning Officer – Weds 9 and Thurs 10 September; Planning Officer – Thurs 10 and Fri 11 September. Closing date: Sunday 16th August 11:59pm.