Graduate Planning Officer/Planning Officer
| Posting date: | 07 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,246 to £45,553 per year |
| Additional salary information: | dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | North Herts Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PLAC2983 |
Summary
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a degree-qualified graduate to join our planning service. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the local area, planning & development and the environment to work in our Development Management team. You will have a vital role in the team, dealing with a range of householder, lawful development certificate, trees, advertisement, prior approval, full planning and listed building applications, along with dealing with general enquires and planning appeals. This will provide you with the experience to launch your town planning career. The Council will also support you through further studies to develop your knowledge and help obtain your professional qualifications.
The planning system aims to balance the need for new homes, jobs and facilities against preserving the best of our local environment. You will engage with the public and also have the opportunity to work with a range of professional experts.
The Experience you will bring
You will be degree qualified or already working as a planning officer either part way through or will have completed your professional qualifications. The successful candidate will be a team player, creative and enthusiastic about making a positive difference for the residents of North Hertfordshire. This is a career-graded post and successful applicants will be started at the appropriate grade and salary, dependent on their relevant experience. You must be able to drive and have your own vehicle.
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth office.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Anne McDonald, Development Management Team Leader on 01462 474634.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Closing Date: Noon 31/10/25
Interviews: 18th November 2025
This is an exciting opportunity for a degree-qualified graduate to join our planning service. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the local area, planning & development and the environment to work in our Development Management team. You will have a vital role in the team, dealing with a range of householder, lawful development certificate, trees, advertisement, prior approval, full planning and listed building applications, along with dealing with general enquires and planning appeals. This will provide you with the experience to launch your town planning career. The Council will also support you through further studies to develop your knowledge and help obtain your professional qualifications.
The planning system aims to balance the need for new homes, jobs and facilities against preserving the best of our local environment. You will engage with the public and also have the opportunity to work with a range of professional experts.
The Experience you will bring
You will be degree qualified or already working as a planning officer either part way through or will have completed your professional qualifications. The successful candidate will be a team player, creative and enthusiastic about making a positive difference for the residents of North Hertfordshire. This is a career-graded post and successful applicants will be started at the appropriate grade and salary, dependent on their relevant experience. You must be able to drive and have your own vehicle.
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth office.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Anne McDonald, Development Management Team Leader on 01462 474634.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Closing Date: Noon 31/10/25
Interviews: 18th November 2025