Assistant Planner​/Planner - Planning Policy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed Planner to join our fast‑paced Planning Policy team.

We are aiming to appoint a planner with experience who is either chartered or working towards becoming chartered. However, as an organisation we are keen to develop your skills and welcome applications from those with a range of levels of experience.

Here at Kirklees Council, we pride ourselves on being able to develop the very best talent we can find. In addition to a rewarding role, we offer a range of attractive benefits including flexible/hybrid working, generous holiday entitlements, access to the local government pension scheme, access to our employee health care and opportunities for personal development.

Kirklees is preparing a new Local Plan that will deliver new homes and jobs to create the communities of the future and further our potential within the Leeds City Region whilst ensuring the creation of high‑quality places. The new Local Plan will have a key role in addressing the challenges relating to climate change and moving towards a net‑zero carbon future and supporting the implementation of our ambitious programme for the regeneration of our town centres.

You will work in our Planning Policy team preparing policies and proposals for the new Kirklees Local Plan. Part of the role includes working with Development Management by providing planning policy advice on applications and working across our services to support our exciting Blueprint regeneration plans for Huddersfield, Dewsbury and other centres.

You will also help to support local groups working on Neighbourhood Plans, respond to consultations, and undertake data gathering and monitoring. Good knowledge of national policy, guidance and legislation relating to Planning is therefore desirable.

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.

Hannah Morrison is the manager for this role, please contact them on for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.