This is an exciting opportunity to join North Norfolk District Council at the start of the Local Plan making process under the new plan making system. We are expanding our team in light of the new workstreams and looking for a motivated & ambitious planner seeking a fresh challenge by working in a unique and special area. By joining us now, you will play a key role from the earliest stages.
As a Planning Officer, you will contribute to the preparation, monitoring and review of planning policy across the district. You will research and analyse planning information, assist in the production of key policies and support consultation and public engagement activities. There is also significant opportunity to work collaboratively with neighbouring authorities and Norfolk County Council on strategic planning matters.
The role will allow the successful candidate the opportunity to further develop their skill set providing analysis and working to support other offices, project management, report writing and the opportunity to write guidance to expand on planning policy from the existing adopted Local Plan as well as national policy, and get involved in helping to identify and deliver site allocations by working with promoters and site owners.
In addition, the role also offers the opportunity to work closely with the Councils Development Management team and support communities with proactive advice and formal review of neighbourhood plans.
You will bring experience of working in a local government authority planning role or within a planning policy or development management environment, together with a good understanding of current and emerging planning legislation and guidance.
You should be educated to degree level, with an RTPI recognised planning qualification. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and proactive, can write clear and concise reports, analyse complex information, manage priorities effectively and confidently communicate with a wide range of stakeholders. Knowledge and experience of GIS would be beneficial.
You will be working in a friendly and supportive team, with flexible working and hybrid working opportunities
Application Information
Applications for part time hours will be considered.
Closing Date
11.59pm on Monday 22 June 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.
Interviews
From week commencing 1 July 2026
Get in Touch
For more information, please contact David Glason, Assistant Director of Planning on 01263 516416 or via email at
[email protected]
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:
- employee assistance program
- discounts portal
- salary sacrifice schemes (bikes, home electricals and EV car leasing - available after completion of probation period).
You will also enjoy:
- a good work-life balance, with many roles following our hybrid approach to work (if your role supports hybrid working, all we ask is that you have a stable and reliable internet connection)
- 25 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service (assuming the role is full-time)
- access to an excellent local government pension scheme based on your local authority career average earnings
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.
