Planning Officer / Graduate Planning Officer

Cheltenham Borough Council is a multi-award-winning local authority with a strong place shaping role. The Council is increasingly involved directly in regeneration and growth initiatives with a firm commitment to deliver housing, skills development and employment opportunities for our communities, and a strong commercial focus.

This role relates to a Development Management Planning Officer principally concerned with the processing, assessment and determination of planning applications and all that that entails. The post-holder will be appointed at either a graduate level (Grade E) or Planning Officer level (Grade F) depending upon the level of experience. A graduate appointed at Grade E will have the opportunity to progress to Grade F (and thus become a Planning Officer) through annual increments and subject to performance.

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.
We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.
Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.,

• An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).


• A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days rising to 31 days after five years. Part-time employees receive a pro rata entitlement of 26 days.


• A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.


• A comprehensive programme of learning and development.


• Two days paid time off for volunteering.


• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.


• An employee counselling service.


• Free eye tests (for some posts) and contribution towards the cost of glasses.


• A cycle to work scheme.


• Low-cost town centre parking for some jobs, depending on work location.


• A commitment to employee wellbeing.