Exciting Career Opportunities with Ipswich Borough Council’s Thriving and Expanding Planning Department!

Join a team that’s on the move! Ipswich Borough Council’s Planning Department is on an exciting expansion journey, and we’re looking for two dynamic, ambitious Planners to join our Development Management and Special Project Teams.

We’re looking for enthusiastic and proactive Town Planners with a relevant degree or post graduate diploma or an NVQ Level 6 qualification in planning or a relevant field. Ideally you would have experience in a similar role but may be a recent graduate. Ideally candidates will be part of the Royal Town Planning Institute or eligible for membership. Effective project management skills and a genuine passion for improving our built environment are a must. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with key stakeholders are essential.

Ipswich is one of the fastest growing regional centres in England, thousands of homes (including a Sustainable Urban Extension of 3,500 homes at Ipswich Garden Suburb) and jobs are planned for the area and a strong focus on regenerating the historic town centre and Waterfront. Ipswich is the largest centre in Suffolk for business, culture, entertainment and sports. A university town with a rich history and heritage and a thriving Waterfront. Backed by successful Towns Fund bids there are a wealth of exciting opportunities in the pipeline.

Planning Officer – Development Management

As part of this role, you will handle a case load of smaller scale planning applications, working closely with a dedicated, collaborative team. Applications will be wide ranging and varied but primarily minor and householder planning applications including listed building consent, applications for consent to display adverts, works to trees, lawful development certificates and prior notifications, as well as some small-scale residential developments. You will also be required to assist in the validating of applications. 

For more information or an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Richard Collins on 01473 432901 or via email Richard.collins@ipswich.gov.uk

Planning Officer – Special Projects

As part of this role, you will be involved in large, strategic projects, as part of a dedicated, collaborative team. Your responsibilities will range from dealing with monitoring condition details and S106 obligations to working on strategic planning work, including major applications.

For more information or an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Rosalynn Claxton or Lisa Evans on 01473 432903 or 01473 432915 or via email Rosalynn.claxton@ipswich.gov.uk or Lisa.evans@ipswich.gov.uk

Join our vibrant team to seize the chance to shape Ipswich’s future. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a growing department that’s making Ipswich an even better place to live.

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking, public transport discounts, free swimming, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about these roles: Job Description and Person Specification

Interviews to be held in person on 14th and 15th December 2023. 

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.