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You will support work on a new local plan and other planning policy work, contributing to research, evidence gathering, consultation responses and stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with senior colleagues on high-profile projects, including Fens Reservoir, gaining first-hand experience of complex planning processes.

Fenland is a place that is growing and changing, with real opportunities to make a lasting difference. Our towns and villages are evolving, major investment is coming forward, and the decisions we take now will shape how Fenland develops for many years to come.

As a pro-growth Council, we are preparing a new Local Plan under the reformed plan-making system, alongside major initiatives such as the Fens Growth Triangle and nationally significant projects including Fens Reservoir. This is an exciting moment to help set a clear direction for the district and to plan positively for growth that supports our communities and economy.

We work with a strong One Council ethos, bringing together expertise from planning, communities, housing, transport and environmental services. These roles offer the opportunity to work across disciplines, collaborate with a wide range of colleagues and partners, and contribute to joined-up solutions that shape places and deliver real outcomes for Fenland.

The Opportunity

Fenland is a place that is growing and changing, with real opportunities to make a lasting difference. Our towns and villages are evolving, major investment is coming forward, and the decisions we take now will shape how Fenland develops for many years to come.

As a pro-growth Council, we are preparing a new Local Plan under the reformed plan-making system, alongside major initiatives such as the Fens Growth Triangle and nationally significant projects including Fens Reservoir. This is an exciting moment to help set a clear direction for the district and to plan positively for growth that supports our communities and economy.

We work with a strong One Council ethos, bringing together expertise from planning, communities, housing, transport and environmental services. These roles offer the opportunity to work across disciplines, collaborate with a wide range of colleagues and partners, and contribute to joined-up solutions that shape places and deliver real outcomes for Fenland.

You will be part of a collaborative team and work across disciplines within the Council, supporting joined-up thinking across planning, communities, housing, transport and environmental services. This role is well suited to a motivated individual looking to build experience, confidence and a career in strategic planning and major projects.

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 (please read the guidance notes) and send to the Human Resources team, preferably by email to Recruitment@fenland.gov.uk or post to the HR Team, at Fenland District Council, Room 48, Fenland Hall, County Road, March, PE15 8NQ.

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Application forms are available to download from this page or alternatively please either phone our Customer Services team on 01354 654321 or email Recruitment@fenland.gov.uk.

Company: Fenland District Council

Salary: Band 4-6 £27,694 - £36,363

Location: Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire

Sector: Regeneration and Local Economies

Sector: Built Environment

Sector: Planning

Job Role: Planner