We are seeking to expand our Development Management Team to help realise our growth ambitions. This role is flexible - if you are a qualified Planning Officer, the salary range is £34,434 - £38,220 per annum; if you are a Trainee Planning Officer, the salary range is £27,254 - 32,597 per annum.
This is an exciting opportunity to Join North Norfolk District Council. With a recently adopted Local Plan, significant site allocations coming forward, a five-year housing land supply and work commencing on the next Plan under the new plan making system we are expanding our teams and looking for motivated & ambitious planners seeking a fresh challenge by working in a unique and special area.
With an area famed for its stunning coastline and big skies, a designated national landscape, 2,000+ listed buildings, 84 conservation areas, numerous European protected sites and various ecological interests amongst many other things, there is a lot to think about when managing growth ambitions, whatever scale of development.
Please note: A Trainee Planning Officer will start on a Fixed Term Contract while undertaking their Royal Town Planning Institute recognised qualifications with the Council, after which, they can become a qualified Planning Officer.We are looking for people who can deliver good quality outcomes through the planning process, can communicate effectively with a wider audience and can deliver timely decisions.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.
Week commencing 29 June 2026
For an informal discussion, please contact Geoff Lyon (Development Manager), Colin Reuben (Team Leader) or Phillip Rowson (Team Leader) on:
Email: geoff.lyon@north-norfolk.gov.uk; colin.reuben@north-norfolk.gov.uk or phillip.rowson@north-norfolk.gov.uk
North Norfolk is a fantastic place to live, work and visit. It covers 360 sq miles of coastal and rural environment, with over 100,000 people living in 120 distinct communities. Our district is one of England's top holiday destinations and a place where people positively choose to live.
We're committed to promoting equality of opportunity for the people and communities of North Norfolk. We respect and value differences in our district and across our workforce, and we want everyone to feel included and able to play their part in making North Norfolk a great place to live, learn, work and visit. Our coast and environment are extremely important to us.
Recognising that North Norfolk faces a very real threat from climate change, the Council has declared a climate emergency. We have developed a Net Zero strategy to support our ambitions and all staff have a role to play in meeting our carbon reduction targets.
We have a supportive culture that enables our people to learn and grow through attending courses, e-learning, and their daily job roles. We provide excellent opportunities for communication through updates from Directors and the Chief Executive. Our onsite recognised union is UNISON.
Our Cromer office is clean, modern and light, with onsite lunchtime catering and free onsite parking. As one of the largest employers in the district, we offer several benefits to all our employees:
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We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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