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We are looking for a graduate planning officer to help us deliver a first-class service to developers and investors in Bristol. If you share our passion for place-making and you'd like to join a great team in a great city with lots of fascinating planning work, and one where planners are valued and supported, we'd like to hear from you.
The role
You will be given the opportunity to work on a large caseload of householder and related applications with full support. You will also provide advice to a range of customers and will work with others within your team and Development Management service to deliver the objectives and targets contained within the relevant corporate and service plans.
About you
Knowledge of planning legislation and processes relating to Development Management is essential. We are looking for people with a positive attitude, a desire to solve problems and a passion for good customer service.
As a graduate in a relevant planning subject, working for Bristol City Council in this role will be a strong foundation for a successful career in town planning and will put you on the path to chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Why Bristol City Council
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
