Planning at East Herts District Council

Join the Future of Planning at East Herts District Council
Multiple Opportunities | Big Ambition | Real Impact

East Herts is growing fast. We’re shaping some of the most exciting and high-profile developments in the region, and we’re continuing to build a planning service that matches our ambition. If you’re passionate about great places, innovative planning, and meaningful public service, this is your moment.

• Strategic Sites Team Leader (1)
• Principal Planning Officers (4)
• Planning Enforcement Officers (2)
• Career Grade Planning Officer (1)
• Conservation and Urban Design Officer (1)
• Planning Support Manager (1)

You’ll help shape vibrant new communities, protect our historic environment, and deliver development that genuinely improves lives. We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working, with up to 50% of your time spent working from home, supporting a healthy work–life balance.
• Clear career progression and investment in your professional development.
• A great location, less than an hour by train from central London and commutable from Cambridge, Chelmsford and St Albans.
• A friendly, collaborative team that celebrates success and tackles challenges together.

Whether you’re leading on strategic sites, driving high-quality design, supporting our planning systems, or ensuring development is delivered responsibly, you’ll play a key role in shaping one of the most desirable areas in the country.

If you’re looking for challenge, purpose, and the chance to make a visible difference, East Herts is the place to do it. Apply today by clicking on the '
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