Career Grade / Senior Planning Development Management Officers

Uttlesford District Council’s Planning Service has experienced a significant transformation over the past two years. Our Development Management Teams are thriving, and we have just submitted our Local Plan for examination. This is your chance to contribute to the continued success of the Planning Service, our emerging Local Plan, and the future of the district itself.

We are seeking planners from planning graduate level up to officer level to join our district-wide Development Management Team. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be involved in a wide range of planning work, from giving pre-application advice, defending appeals and making recommendations on minor and major planning applications (depending on experience). 
 
To join at the higher grades, you will either have a relevant degree, diploma or some town planning experience. At the entry grade you will be eligible for, and willing to work towards a planning degree on day release. 

You will be self-motivated, analytical and a great communicator. The role involves mostly home-based, with some time in-office and on site. You will therefore need to be able to travel around the district. At all grades you will be fully supported with professional learning and development.

Uttlesford District Council is a family friendly Council and would consider applications for part time working.  We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata), leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers.  

For an informal discussion please contact Nigel Brown, Head of Development Management & Enforcement on 01799 510476 or Lindsay Trevillian on 01799 510462. 

To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers 

 
Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 2 March 2025.
It is intended that interviews will be held on 11 and 13 March 2025. 

CVs will not be accepted.

Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant.  Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.