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Planning Officer

Gloucestershire County Council

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Location:
United Kingdom, Gloucester

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Category:
Public Sector

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

37280.00 - 40777.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We’re planning a better future so you can too. It’s an exciting time to be part of Gloucestershire County Council. We’re looking ahead and finding new ways to build a county that’s innovative, skilled, prosperous, inclusive, healthy, sustainable, resilient and a magnet for growth. From improved transport links to better internet connectivity, we’re making Gloucestershire a great county to live, work and visit. To help realise our ambitions, we’re looking for a Planning Officer to join us in the Transport Planning team, with the opportunity to progress through to Senior Planning Officer level. At GCC, you’ll benefit from a supportive, inclusive environment, where you’ll be encouraged to shine and make the most of your unique talents. We’re serious about building the workforce of tomorrow so we’ll invest in your skills and empower you to progress.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support the Principal Planning Officer and Transport Planning Team Manager across various activities to develop planning and transport policies and strategies
  • Support compliance
  • Provide valuable input to the Local Transport Plan
  • Monitor the delivery of the Local Transport Plan
  • Support the development of District Local Plans
  • Prepare reports for Members, Senior Management and Government
  • Develop and implement specific transport policies in partnership with relevant departments, other local authorities, agencies, consultants, and contractors

Requirements:

  • Political awareness
  • Qualification or equivalent experience in Transport Planning, Planning Policy, or a related subject
  • Strategic thinker able to handle complex work
  • Good presentation and report writing skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Some knowledge of relevant planning legislation and policies at national, regional, and local level
  • Good understanding or willingness to learn about planning processes and researching and analysing information
  • Some knowledge and willingness to learn about sustainable transport policies and best practice
  • Preferably hold a full, valid driving licence
What we offer:
  • Flexible and agile working opportunities
  • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
  • Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
  • Family friendly employer
  • Career development and qualification opportunities
  • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • In-house Occupational Health service
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
  • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Expiration:
December 14, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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