Graduate Planning Officer

2 weeks ago


Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom Oldham Council Full time
Job Description

Role Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates or those due to graduate shortly from a Town and Country Planning (or related) degree to begin their career in Planning. This diverse role will quickly develop your knowledge and understanding of the wider planning system and provide a solid foundation for your future career.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as case officer for small-scale planning applications
  • Provide timely advice to applicants, agents, councillors, and the public regarding planning issues raised, and ensure website content is accurate
  • Support the administration work involved in processing planning applications
  • Assist with the investigation of planning enforcement complaints

Key Requirements:

  • A degree in Town and Country Planning (or related subject) or be actively working towards this
  • Experience of working effectively as part of a high-performing team
  • Knowledge of the UK planning system and associated processes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About Us:

Oldham Council is committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We aim to develop a culture of respect, where differences are recognised regardless of background. We aim to be an employer of choice by engaging in fair and open recruitment processes.

Our Cooperative Behaviours:

We have a clear set of Behaviours, which outline how we do business and we share these borough-wide with our residents, partners, and businesses. Internally, we have translated these into five cooperative behaviours which outline the priority areas of focus for all staff at all levels.



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