Job Overview
Location: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX. Salary: £31,537 – £36,363 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time). Hours: 37 hours per week. Contract: Permanent or fixed‑term 12‑month. This role is open to full‑time, part‑time and job‑share applicants.
Responsibilities
* Examine and evaluate all types of planning applications made under the Town and Country Planning Acts and related legislation.
* Assess whether proposals are in accordance with Council’s policies, considering the needs of the local community and liaising with specialist technical officers from other directorates.
* Offer sound pre‑application advice in terms of requirements for planning permission, general acceptability of development proposals and in respect of planning policy advice.
* Attend meetings with planning agents/applicants on site and virtually via Microsoft Teams, following up with written responses.
* Review site histories, spatial constraints and the current planning regulations to assist with general planning enquiries.
* Hold a full driving licence, as the role includes carrying out site visits and attending site meetings across rural districts.
About You
* Demonstrable keen interest in the planning process and motivation to shape the environment through sustainable growth.
* Team player capable of working independently, solutions‑focused with an appetite for effective collaboration.
* Effective communicator, able to liaise with stakeholders and implement the spatial vision for the districts.
* Strong IT skills; experience in report writing is advantageous.
Benefits
* Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
* Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes.
* Private health care options.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
* Paid volunteering days.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (business needs permitting).
* Great learning and development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Closing Date
5:00 pm, 26 May 2026.
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