Job reference: REQ00000019047
Date posted: 14/10/2025
Application closing date: 26/10/2025
Location: CARLISLE
Salary: £34,434 - £35,412
Package: Blank
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Type: Graduate Planner
Graduate Planner
About This Opportunity
We’re looking for a Graduate Planner to join our Development Management team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in planning applications, enforcement, and sustainable development.
Responsibilities
You’ll support the planning team with a caseload of minor applications, provide advice to applicants, help shape the future of our communities, and have the potential to be involved in strategic policy and conservation work.
Qualifications
* A degree in Town Planning or related field
* A passion for planning and place‑making
* Strong communication and organisational skills
Who We’re Looking For
Individuals who embody our core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative.
Other Requirements
* Basic DBS check
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer guaranteed interview to applicants who meet essential criteria:
* Disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Care or left‑care persons aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long‑term substantive employer was the armed forces
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and an Age Friendly Employer, dedicated to enhancing workforce diversity.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing the hiring manager or Resourcing Team.
How to Apply
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Application and Interview Information
* Closing date: 26th October 2025
* Interview date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you are interested, apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Supporting Documents
* Post Specification
Further Resources
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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