Assistant Planning Officer

2 weeks ago


Honiton, United Kingdom East Devon District Council Full time

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Planner to acquire important skills and experience and build the foundation for a career in planning.

You will also provide planning advice to members of the public, over the telephone and in person and carry out research on areas of land or specific buildings in relation to historical records, land designation and policies.

About you

You will have a good level of education, ideally with a degree (or equivalent) in Planning or be working towards a relevant planning related qualification. Excellent communication skills are essential and you will be able to demonstrate a high level of tact and diplomacy and be able to negotiate effectively with customers. Attention to detail is also important to this role as is excellent organisational and time management skills.

You will also need a driving licence, access to a car and be able to travel as required (reasonable adjustments may be possible according to the Equality Act).

About us

Our recent Local Government Association Peer Challenge highlighted that ‘EDDC is a great place to work, with engaged staff and members’ and that’s certainly true You will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations. And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here.

**Closing date**: 30 November 2025 **Interviews**: Week beginning 8th November 2025

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £36,363.00-£42,839.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Honiton EX14


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