Are you looking for the first step on the ladder of your planning career? An exciting opportunity in our Development Management and Enforcement Team has arisen. It would be suitable for someone about to, or has recently graduated with a Geography or Planning degree.  We are offerring the opportunity to work in our team and learn how to validate and determine planning applications, investigate breaches of planning control, provide planning advice and defend the Council's decisions at appeal. The role is initially based in the Enfrocement team. You will receive lots of on the job training and a masters in Planning can be funded through the apprenticeship scheme.

Wokingham is an attractive, historic market town located in the propserous Thames Valley in the heart of Berkshire and 40 miles west of London. With easy access to the M4 and M3 motorways and on a train line between Reading and Waterloo and also Reading and Gatwick.

You will be provided with a laptop and a mix of home working and office working is available. Applicants should have a full driving licence and access to a car to undertake site visits. We are looking for people with great IT skills and a customer focused approach.

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd September 2024, 11pm

Interview Date: TBC

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Marcia Head at marcia.head@wokingham.gov.uk

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.