Hours 37 Hours Weekly
Location Huntingdon
Contract Type Permanent full time
Closing Date 19 June 2026 09:00
Job details
Are you curious about how places grow, change and evolve? Want to play a role in shaping the environments where people live, work and connect? We’re excited to offer an opportunity to join our Planning Service as a Planning Apprentice within our Development Management Team. This is your chance to begin a rewarding career in planning—gaining valuable real‑world experience while learning from experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Support the team in managing planning applications from start to decision
- Gain hands‑on experience assessing proposals against planning policy and legislation
- Help prepare reports and recommendations that influence the future of local communities
- Work closely with residents, developers and colleagues – responding to enquiries and providing clear, practical advice
- Assist with planning investigations, meetings and community engagement activities
- Contribute to the smooth running of the service through a range of administrative and project tasks
About you
- Enthusiastic and motivated, with a genuine interest in planning, the built environment or local government
- A clear communicator, able to engage positively with a wide range of people
- Organised and detail‑focused, with the confidence to manage tasks and priorities
- Comfortable using IT systems such as Word and Excel
- Adaptable and keen to learn, with a proactive approach to new challenges
- A strong team player who is also confident working independently
- Professional, approachable and excited about developing your skills while making a meaningful contribution to Huntingdonshire’s future
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work‑life balance.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
EEO Statement
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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