33061 - Sustainable Places Planning Advisor
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,751 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Environment Agency |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33061 |
Summary
Do you want to work for an organisation that values differences and includes everyone? Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you! We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies.
Looking for a career where you will make a real difference? Would you like to join a team who are passionate about tackling the climate and nature emergencies through our three strategic goals:
• Healthy air, land and water supporting nature's recovery
• Sustainable growth
• A nation resilient to climate change
Do you see the opportunities through influencing future growth and development to deliver these goals? Then please read on, we may be able to offer you a very rewarding role.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (DCIS) Sustainable Places Team. As a planning advisor, you will play a vital role in managing the Environment Agency’s interaction with the Town & Country Planning process, supporting the team to manage planning consultations from Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) and developers across the Area.
Your work will involve:
• coordinating and screening planning applications and enquiries received from LPAs and developers, logging this caseload onto our dedicated system
• responding to pre-development enquiries, low risk consultations, and administering our chargeable planning advice service
• generating data to support the management of workloads
• providing a positive planning service to our customers
• building effective relationships with our internal consultees
The team
You’ll join our DCIS Sustainable Places Team. We deliver the EA's role as a statutory consultee in the Town Planning system. We work closely with internal technical experts across the EA providing high quality advice to LPAs and developers, influencing new developments so that it takes account of flood risk, protects the water environment and is resilient to the challenge of climate change, whilst also securing the best possible outcomes for communities and the environment.
Experience/skills required
Essential:
You will be able to demonstrate the following:
• Passion for people and the environment – a genuine interest in making a positive impact on communities and the environment.
• Excellent organisational skills – able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and enthuse others
• Teamwork and collaboration – strong ability to work well with others and share ideas
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook applications
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Adaptability and prioritisation – ability to adapt and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
There is no requirement for your background to be in the planning sector as this role is entry level. We are looking for individuals with transferable skills and a drive to secure positive outcomes for communities and the environment.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Looking for a career where you will make a real difference? Would you like to join a team who are passionate about tackling the climate and nature emergencies through our three strategic goals:
• Healthy air, land and water supporting nature's recovery
• Sustainable growth
• A nation resilient to climate change
Do you see the opportunities through influencing future growth and development to deliver these goals? Then please read on, we may be able to offer you a very rewarding role.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (DCIS) Sustainable Places Team. As a planning advisor, you will play a vital role in managing the Environment Agency’s interaction with the Town & Country Planning process, supporting the team to manage planning consultations from Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) and developers across the Area.
Your work will involve:
• coordinating and screening planning applications and enquiries received from LPAs and developers, logging this caseload onto our dedicated system
• responding to pre-development enquiries, low risk consultations, and administering our chargeable planning advice service
• generating data to support the management of workloads
• providing a positive planning service to our customers
• building effective relationships with our internal consultees
The team
You’ll join our DCIS Sustainable Places Team. We deliver the EA's role as a statutory consultee in the Town Planning system. We work closely with internal technical experts across the EA providing high quality advice to LPAs and developers, influencing new developments so that it takes account of flood risk, protects the water environment and is resilient to the challenge of climate change, whilst also securing the best possible outcomes for communities and the environment.
Experience/skills required
Essential:
You will be able to demonstrate the following:
• Passion for people and the environment – a genuine interest in making a positive impact on communities and the environment.
• Excellent organisational skills – able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and enthuse others
• Teamwork and collaboration – strong ability to work well with others and share ideas
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook applications
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Adaptability and prioritisation – ability to adapt and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
There is no requirement for your background to be in the planning sector as this role is entry level. We are looking for individuals with transferable skills and a drive to secure positive outcomes for communities and the environment.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.