Planning Officer

Role Overview

Join Ipswich Borough Council as a Town Planner on the Local Plan making journey. You will shape a new people‑centred Town Centre Strategy, prepare evidence‑based studies, monitor progress and engage stakeholders as we move into the next Ipswich Local Plan due in 2026.

• Shape a new people‑centred Town Centre Strategy.
• Prepare evidence‑based studies and monitoring reports.
• Engage with stakeholders and support other officers.
• Write guidance to expand planning policy.
• Work on allocations and regeneration projects with developers and site owners.
• Contribute to master‑planning of larger sites.

• Relevant degree, postgraduate diploma or NVQ Level 6 in planning or a related field.
• Previous Local Plan making experience is preferred.
• Experience or strong interest in town‑centre policy, regeneration and place‑based planning.
• Strong project‑management, workload and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders.

Competitive salary, average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, personal and professional development opportunities, flexible and hybrid working, Employee Assistance Programme, and the chance to work with great colleagues.