This is a career-grade opportunity designed to support both new entrants to planning and experienced officers looking to progress.

You will work on a wide range of planning applications, developing your skills and experience over time with structured support and development opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing planning applications and preparing recommendations
• Managing a caseload appropriate to your experience level
• Providing advice to applicants, agents and members of the public
• Carrying out site visits
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and consultees
• Supporting delivery of high-quality development across the district

About You

We welcome applications from:

• Graduates or individuals looking to start a career in planning
• Planning professionals with existing Development Management experience

You’ll need to demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A positive, customer-focused approach
• The ability to manage competing priorities
• Attention to detail and sound judgement
• A willingness to learn and develop

Support will be tailored to your level, with opportunities for professional development and progression through the career grade.

Why Join Fenland?

• Be part of a pro-growth Council shaping the future of the district
• Work on a new Local Plan and nationally significant infrastructure projects
• Collaborate across a One Council team spanning planning, communities, housing, transport and environmental services
• Enjoy flexible working, professional development and the opportunity to make a real difference

If you are looking for work that is meaningful, collaborative and forward-looking, Fenland offers the opportunity to shape places and make an impact.

Help Shape Development Across Fenland

Fenland is a pro-growth district with an increasingly important role in delivering housing, infrastructure and sustainable economic development.

Fenland District Council is an award‑winning, forward‑thinking organisation, set within a distinctive rural landscape in north Cambridgeshire. Our four market towns and surrounding villages offer strong community identity alongside excellent transport links to Cambridge, London, Peterborough and the North Norfolk coast.

We have a positive, can‑do culture that enables us to punch above our weight—empowering our people to go the extra mile and deliver high-quality services for local residents and businesses.

This is an exciting time to join us. We are strengthening our Development Management service in response to a strong pipeline of applications, major investment proposals and the opportunity to help shape high-quality, sustainable places across the district.

We are looking for motivated, collaborative professionals to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking Planning Team and play a key role in delivering Fenland’s growth ambitions.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference – shaping projects of local, regional, and national significance and helping to deliver a sustainable future for our communities.

If you are interested in this post and would like to apply, please complete an application form by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on this screen.

Closing Date – 24.07.2026

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