Graduate Trainee: Planning

Support planning projects, policy research, and development management while gaining practical experience through a 12-month local government graduate trainee programme.

About the role

Looking to start a career in planning? Ready to help shape the future of Ceredigion? Interested in how towns, villages and communities grow and develop?

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Planning Service as a graduate trainee. This is an excellent opportunity to gain 12 months of hands-on experience in a professional planning environment, working on real projects that make a difference to communities across the county. You’ll also be supported to complete an accredited PRINCE2 project management qualification and apply your learning to real service priorities.

The Planning Service, which deals with statutory duties and requirements under the Town and County Planning Acts and other related legislation, plays a vital role in balancing development, environmental protection and economic growth. Working alongside experienced planning professionals, you’ll develop practical skills and knowledge in the field, whilst building a strong foundation for a future career in planning.

What you’ll be doing

• Help provide an effective, efficient, responsive and high-quality planning service.

• Undertake some small case work and research for planning policy and;

• Provide support to the officers across the service including enforcement, development management and planning policy.

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have a 2:1 degree or above, obtained within the last 3 years. A degree in Town and Country Planning (or a related discipline), or an equivalent combination of planning knowledge and experience, would be particularly desirable.

• With an ability to communicate impartially, professionally and effectively with a wide range of people at various levels.

• With an ability to work with limited supervision and to work to tight deadlines; and

• With a strong commitment to providing a high-quality service to the public and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

The post requires a degree of fluency in the Welsh language. However, if you do not currently meet the required standard, we will fully support you to achieve it after appointment.

What’s in it for you?

• A 12-month paid graduate role with valuable hands-on experience.

• Professional support, mentoring and development from experienced planning professionals.

• The opportunity to gain practical experience across several areas of planning.

• 27 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.

• Hybrid working, subject to suitable homeworking arrangements and service requirements.

• Flexi-time, allowing you to work flexibly between 7:30am and 7:00pm.

• An opportunity to build the knowledge, experience and professional network needed for a successful career in planning.

If you’re ready to start a career where you can make a lasting impact on communities, landscapes and the future of Ceredigion, we’d love to hear from you!

Successful candidates will be invited to remote interviews held on Thursday, 6th August.