Planning Officer; Career Graded

Overview

Planning Officer (Career Graded)
Grade C to G: £25,779.00 - £43,537.00 per annum (depending on experience)
37 hours per week, permanent, agile working supported

Cherwell District Council’s busy Development Management team needs a bright, enthusiastic and dynamic individual to make a difference to our Planning service. This is a great opportunity for individuals to start their planning career, or for existing planners to gain experience within a framework that supports career progression while processing and determining a wide variety of planning applications.

With innovative and large-scale housing developments such as the country’s largest self-build community at Graven Hill, the exemplar zero-carbon development at Northwest Bicester, and the redevelopment of a former Cold War airbase, Cherwell is committed to doing things differently.

If you are enthusiastic and ambitious to develop your career in Planning and passionate about delivering well-planned sustainable communities, you could be what we’re looking for. We want customer focused people who embody our ambitions for a high quality, efficient and value for money development management service. You will need to be a self-starter who works quickly, accurately, and flexibly.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. You’ll be part of a progressive, values-led council that embraces innovation and collaboration. In return, Cherwell offer a competitive package and a supportive culture that invests in your professional growth and wellbeing, including:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (plus bank holidays)
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (Including generous Employer Contribution and the ability to transfer your private pension into the scheme)
• EV Salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Annual Flu Vaccination voucher and £25 eye test reimbursement
• Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one years’ service)
• Town centre office close to the station, canal and all amenities

Closing date:
Sunday 22 February 2026

Interview date: w/c 02 March 2026

For more information please contact Paul Ihringer - Development Management Team Leader on or paul

To apply please click on the 'apply button'

Cherwell District Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Apply link text: