Planning Officer
Salary: £39,152 - £40,777 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Role Overview
Join Ipswich Borough Council at the start of Local Plan making journey under a new plan‑making system and progress a programme of town centre regeneration.
Ipswich is a fast‑growing regional centre and the largest in Suffolk for business, culture, entertainment and sports. The Council prioritises the delivery of a Town Centre Strategy and supports the Ipswich City of Culture bid.
Responsibilities
* Shape a new people‑centred Town Centre Strategy and prepare evidence base studies.
* Monitor and engage to progress the strategy into the next Ipswich Local Plan due to commence in 2026.
* Work collaboratively with neighbouring local authorities and Suffolk County Council on strategic planning matters.
* Provide analysis, support other officers, produce report writing, and manage projects.
* Write guidance to expand planning policy and deliver allocations and regeneration by working with developers, site owners, and in master‑planning larger sites.
* Work closely with the Council’s Development Management team.
Qualifications
* a relevant degree or post‑graduate diploma or an NVQ Level 6 qualification in planning or a relevant field
* ideally Local Plan making experience
* experience or strong interest in town centre policy, regeneration and place‑based planning
* effective project management and workload skills
* strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with key stakeholders
Benefits
* career grade average pension scheme
* generous holiday and sick pay entitlements
* subsidised parking for work and leisure
* public transport discounts
* free swimming and gym membership
* cycle purchase scheme
* plenty of personal and professional development opportunities
* flexible working / hybrid working opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme
* opportunity to work with great colleagues
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