Planning Officer

Planning Officer

Salary: £39,152 – £40,777 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Role Overview

Join Ipswich Borough Council at the start of Local Plan making journey under a new plan‑making system and progress a programme of town centre regeneration.

Ipswich is a fast‑growing regional centre and the largest in Suffolk for business, culture, entertainment and sports. The Council prioritises the delivery of a Town Centre Strategy and supports the Ipswich City of Culture bid.

Responsibilities

• Shape a new people‑centred Town Centre Strategy and prepare evidence base studies.
• Monitor and engage to progress the strategy into the next Ipswich Local Plan due to commence in 2026.
• Work collaboratively with neighbouring local authorities and Suffolk County Council on strategic planning matters.
• Provide analysis, support other officers, produce report writing, and manage projects.
• Write guidance to expand planning policy and deliver allocations and regeneration by working with developers, site owners, and in master‑planning larger sites.
• Work closely with the Council’s Development Management team.

Qualifications

• a relevant degree or post‑graduate diploma or an NVQ Level 6 qualification in planning or a relevant field
• ideally Local Plan making experience
• experience or strong interest in town centre policy, regeneration and place‑based planning
• effective project management and workload skills
• strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with key stakeholders

Benefits

• career grade average pension scheme
• generous holiday and sick pay entitlements
• subsidised parking for work and leisure
• public transport discounts
• free swimming and gym membership
• cycle purchase scheme
• plenty of personal and professional development opportunities
• flexible working / hybrid working opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• opportunity to work with great colleagues

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