Trainee Planning Officer

Trainee Planning Officer

A local authority is recruiting a Trainee Planning Officer for its East Sussex team. The role will focus on planning applications, pre-application advice and development management casework. The role provides a strong early-career platform with progression towards Town Planner level as professional experience develops.

This is a good time to join the team as the planning service is managing a varied development workload and offers the chance to make a visible contribution to growth across the area. The salary for the role is estimated at £27,000 - £33,000. The location is well placed for people commuting from across the South Coast region, with the exact working pattern dependent on the employer's arrangements.

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Development Management

• Job Type: Full Time


• Location: UK - South Coast


• Salary: £27,000 - £33,000


• Closing Date: 30th September 2026

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This is a good time to join the team as the planning service is managing a varied development workload and offers the chance to make a visible contribution to growth across the area. The salary for the role is estimated at £27,000 - £33,000. The location is well placed for people commuting from across the South Coast region, with the exact working pattern dependent on the employer's arrangements.