At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the future of West Norfolk through planning and development management.
- Company: Join a supportive and forward-thinking planning team at King’s Court Council.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, generous leave, pension scheme, and performance-related pay.
- Other info: Clear progression routes from Graduate to Senior Planner with ongoing support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in diverse communities while growing your career in planning.
- Qualifications: Planning degree or relevant experience; strong communication and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 31797 - 51927 £ per year.
Starting salary £31,797 - £51,927 per annum depending on level plus essential user car allowance.
Full-time, 37 hours per week. Based at King’s Court Council Offices, King’s Lynn with hybrid working.
Help Shape the Future of West Norfolk – Join Our Planning Team. Make a real impact in one of the country’s most diverse boroughs, from the market towns of King’s Lynn, Downham Market and Hunstanton to the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, the Fens, major growth areas and nationally significant heritage assets.
We are looking to appoint two Planners and welcome applications from candidates at different career stages, from graduate level through to experienced Planner and Senior Planner. You will join a supportive, forward-thinking team working across housing, regeneration, conservation, coastal planning, rural development and major schemes. We would also welcome applications from planners and senior planners who have or wish to gain experience in Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
- Graduate Planner level (£31,797 to £38,292): You may be studying for or have recently completed a planning degree and be looking to build practical development management experience with support to grow your technical knowledge and confidence.
- Planner level (£39,531 to £47,796): You will have a town planning qualification, relevant development management experience and be eligible for full RTPI membership. You will manage your own caseload, provide professional advice, prepare reports, undertake appeals, represent the Council at appeal hearings and prepare and present reports to planning committee.
- Senior Planner level (£47,796 to £51,927): In addition to the above, you will bring stronger technical experience, lead on complex casework, appeals, negotiations and reports, and support service delivery and the development of others in the team.
Graduate and Planner appointments will be supported through our Planner Progression Scheme, with a clear route to develop towards Senior Planner level. Joining at the Senior Planner level, you will have opportunities to broaden your experience and contribute to service delivery.
We are looking for motivated team players with strong communication skills, sound judgement and a genuine interest in shaping places for West Norfolk’s communities.
In return, we offer flexible hybrid working, performance related pay, generous annual leave including Christmas closure, access to the local government pension scheme, an employee benefits scheme and RTPI subscription payment.
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
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