An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Management Officer within the Council’s Planning Team.
Peterborough has an ambitious growth agenda and the role is key to supporting the Council’s objective of delivering high quality development in a timely and efficient manner.
Peterborough is a unique combination of a New Town and historic Cathedral City. And one of the fastest growing places in the UK. The enviable parkway and cycleway networks mean you can get around Peterborough in next to no time. Located on the A1 and the East Coast Main Line, we are in a highly accessible location that makes us an attractive location for new business and homes.
As a result, we are currently experiencing considerable growth and investment, including a new University, new Station Quarter and new cultural facilities in the city centre, as well as new urban extensions on the edge of the city, and many other developments of all scales.
If you are looking to start a career in town planning, then Peterborough is the place to be. Experience of working in a planning environment or a town planning degree would be desirable but not essential to this role of Development Management Planner. The main characteristics we’re looking for are an interest in the built environment, self-motivation and a willingness to learn on the job. We’d welcome recent graduates from related disciplines such as geography, politics or real estate.
You’ll be dealing with a caseload of householder and simple applications. We are looking for someone who is hard working, enthusiastic and can fit into a team that thrives on collaboration. We have a proven track record for providing career progression through training and development opportunities for employees including modern apprenticeship, such as an RTPI recognised masters course in Town Planning.
The planning team is recognised within the Council as being vital to the continued growth of the city and you will play a part in that.
We will accept a CV or job application form.
If you are interested in this role, please contact Lee Walsh on 07825 867209 or lee.walsh@peterborough.gov.uk&
Our employee benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
Access to car lease scheme
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
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We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk, we will work with you to meet your needs.
