Planner (Development Management)

We are looking for a Planner to join our Development Management team. You will be supported in your development within the role with the opportunity to undertake further post graduate study if required. Responsibilities will include assessing planning applications, undertaking site visits, writing reports and engaging in correspondence and discussion with applicants, their agents, members of the public, your colleagues and our elected Members.

Are you ready to start your career as a professional planner? Are you currently working within planning and want to experience working for a local government planning authority? Perhaps you have just graduated from university and are looking for an exciting and challenging career?
Do you want to be at the forefront of new thinking in planning? Be involved in delivering high quality and sustainable development within South Essex. Do you want to earn a competitive salary, work in a friendly environment and for an authority who are committed to investing in the progression of their staff? Then look no further., You must be extremely well-organised, self-motivated and flexible. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, forward thinking and a good team player.
It is essential that you hold a degree qualification to be considered for this role. A post graduate degree in planning is desirable but not essential.
This is a permanent full time role, which for the right candidate is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and progress your career. Are you up for the challenge?
Our culture and values
We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day to day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.

We are a proactive local planning authority in south east Essex. We have a published 5.15 year supply of land for housing, a complete local development plan supporting and directing the future growth and prosperity of the district up to 2025; with a new Local Plan being prepared. We process over 1200 applications per annum, all whilst achieving delivery above set government targets. Plus, we have a busy and effective Planning Enforcement team that works hard to protect our district and a dedicated team of technical officers supporting us with the administration of applications and appeals.
We are a great team, with a good mix of experience in all disciplines and we would welcome a new member to the team. Rochford District Council works in partnership with Brentwood Borough Council, also located in south east Essex, as the Oneteam approach, where additional opportunities for experience and career progression could also arise.

Salary: £31,067 to £37,938 per annum
Relocation package of up to £5,000 available.
Benefits: Paid professional membership to RTPI, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, agile/hybrid working, staff discounts.