South and East Lincolnshire Council Partnership - Planning Officer (Boston Council)

Planning Officer

Salary: Grade 3 – 5 (G3 entry level = £24,672 – 26,987) (G4 =£28,092-£31,337) (G5 =£32,660-£38,486)

Start Your Planning Career and Grow With Us

Are you looking for a role where you can develop your skills and build a long-term career in planning? Join Boston Borough Council as a Planning Officer and become part of a team that values professional growth and invests in your future.

As part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) – the largest of its kind in England – you’ll work in a dynamic environment covering 49% of Lincolnshire’s geography and 300,000 residents. Our Partnership is enabling growth by unlocking sites for thousands of new homes and employment opportunities, supporting regeneration and infrastructure projects that create vibrant, sustainable communities.

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

Please visit Join our Planning Team - South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership for more information about the partnership and our planning service.

Why Join Us?

• Career graded role with clear progression opportunities – from entry level to senior positions.
• A strong “grow your own” culture, with support for RTPI membership, degree apprenticeships, and professional development.
• Work on a varied caseload including housing, commercial development, and regeneration projects.
• Be part of an award-winning Partnership recognised nationally for innovation and collaboration.
• Enjoy agile and flexible working arrangements within a supportive, collaborative environment.

About the Role

This is a career graded role, with opportunity to progress from Planning Officer to Senior Planning Officer. Applicants interested in all levels of the role are encouraged to apply.

As a Planning Officer, you will:

• Assess and manage planning applications from pre-application to condition discharge and post-decision matters.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for Planning Committee and delegated decisions.
• Provide professional advice to applicants, agents, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to Local Plan development and policy work.
• Support enforcement investigations and represent the Council at appeals.

What We’re Looking For

• A keen interest in planning/built environment and a commitment to learning.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and deliver excellent customer service.
• A proactive, positive attitude with flexibility and resilience.
• Degree in planning or related discipline (or working towards) and eligibility for RTPI membership.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution

Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme*

Flu Jabs

Free Eye Test voucher

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy*

Car mileage reimbursement*

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Long Service Recognition*

*Certain restrictions may apply

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Andreas Efthymiou at andreas.efthymiou@penna.com or 07546 415 794

Ready to Build Your Career?

If you’re passionate about planning and want to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Please find the full job description for the role Here