Planning Advisor - Grade 3

Overview

We are looking for an entry grade Planning Advisor to join the Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire Sustainable Places Team.

Full‑time or part‑time, job share, compressed hours available. Working arrangements are hybrid with office visits once a week in Lincoln or Kettering. Some travel to other sites. Flexible hours are encouraged.

The role supports the Environment Agency’s interaction with the Town & Country Planning process, managing planning consultations with local authorities and developers to contribute to environmental outcomes.

• Provide technical and administrative support so the team can work efficiently and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Support responses to lower risk statutory planning consultations and pre‑planning enquiries.
• Work with internal teams to gather timely and high‑quality advice to influence planning decisions.
• Embrace new ways of working to improve efficiency and customer service.
• Support the administration of the chargeable advice service.
• Help to provide a clear and positive planning service to customers.

• A willingness to learn new things and take on new information quickly.
• Strong customer service, communication and relationship building skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent time management, organisational skills and the ability to respond positively to changing and competing priorities.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a drive to identify and try new ways of working.
• Understanding of environmental issues.
• Understanding of the UK town and country planning system.
• Ability to influence others and contribute to discussions.
• Ability to consider information and support decision making where competing factors exist.

Full training will be provided. The successful candidate may discuss undertaking further learning such as an apprenticeship or a Masters degree in planning, depending on interests and career goals.

The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.