Career Graded Planning Assistant / Officer

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GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY

PLANNING ASSISTANT / PLANNING OFFICER – DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

Department: Planning and Regeneration

Directorate: Resources

Salary: Grade E (with progression to Grade F)

Grade E £29,093 to £32,654 per year (pay award pending)

Grade F £33,366 to £37,035 per year (pay award pending)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Team Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU

Hybrid working is available.

Launch Your Career in Town Planning with a Fully Funded Postgraduate Qualification!

Are you a recent graduate passionate about shaping communities and making a real impact on the built environment? Erewash Borough Council is offering an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career in town and country planning with a fully funded postgraduate qualification* and structured career progression.

About the Role

Join our proactive and customer-focused Development Management team as a Planning Assistant or Planning Officer, depending on your qualifications:

• Graduate Entry (Planning Assistant):
  • Day-release to complete a fully funded postgraduate planning qualification*
  • Start on Grade E salary with progression to Grade F Planning Officer upon successful completion.
• Postgraduate Entry (Planning Officer):
  • Direct appointment for candidates with a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience.

Why Erewash?

Located between Nottingham and Derby, Erewash offers a wide range of opportunities for planning experience, from the regeneration of post-industrial towns like Long Eaton and Ilkeston, to rural planning of the surrounding Green Belt countryside. With excellent transport links and a supportive team environment, it’s the perfect place to grow your planning career.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A proactive problem-solver with a passion for planning
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Committed to high-quality customer service
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

You will need to have an understanding and knowledge of current planning legislation, hold a Diploma or Degree in Town Planning (or relevant equivalent) and be a member (or eligible for membership) of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Ready to Apply?

Take the first step toward a rewarding planning career. Apply now and help shape the future of Erewash!

*Terms and conditions apply to the fully funded postgraduate planning qualification. For further information please email humanresources@erewash.gov.uk

Other Benefits of Working for Us

In addition to a competitive salary and staff development opportunities, you will also have access to:

• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
• Flexi Time scheme
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
• Family friendly flexible and hybrid working policies available
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
• Discounted leisure membership at our local sports facilities with the Fit for Work scheme
• Access to an employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme.

If you would like more information about the job or if you would like more details about working at Erewash Borough Council, please contact Steve Burgoyne, Senior Planning Officer, on 0115 9072207.

Apply Now and Take Your Career to the Next Level!

The closing date for applications is Sunday 3rd August 2025 at midnight.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.

To submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.