Planning Policy Officer

All about the Role

Are you passionate about shaping places and influencing the future of communities? Peterborough City Council is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Planning Policy Team on a one-year fixed-term contract. 

Work has recently commenced on our new Local Plan setting out our growth ambitions to 2044. We are seeking a Planning Officer to join our friendly planning policy team playing a role in the delivery of our planning policy documents.  Our Local Plan will establish where and how Peterborough should grow, decide how many homes we should build and determine where new jobs should be located. At the same time, these plans will protect the very things that make Peterborough a great place to live, such as our parks and historic areas.  
If you think this sounds like something you would enjoy doing, please do get in touch, and we can tell you all about the exciting and varied work that the team does. There has never been a better time to join us, as you will have the opportunity to shape the future of Peterborough. 

All about You

If you are looking to start a career in town planning, then Peterborough is the place to be. We are looking for someone with an interest in the built environment, self-motivation and a willingness to learn on the job. Experience of working in a planning environment or a town planning degree or related subject would be desirable but not essential to this role of Planning Policy Officer.  

We welcome recent graduates from town planning or related disciplines.

All about our Benefits 

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme… 

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes 
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)  
• Access to car lease scheme 
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances 
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings 
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth 
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day 
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network 
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards 

All about our Commitments 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk  we will work with you to meet your needs.