Senior Planning Officer (Career Grade)

This is a career graded planner role. The salary starts on £33,672 - £37,562 at band 6 graduate level, progressing to £38,510 - £42,123 at band 7 Planning Officer level, and up to £43,150 - £47,664 at band 8 Senior Planning Officer level. An additional market supplement of £3,500 per annum is applicable at the Senior level (Band 8) only, reviewed yearly.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career as a planner with the Borough of Great Yarmouth. Located on the east coast of Norfolk, the Borough benefits from over 15 miles of coastline, a strong visitor economy, a growing offshore energy and port logistics sector, and the distinctive seaside towns of Great Yarmouth and Gorleston-on-Sea.

The Council is delivering an ambitious regeneration programme, with major projects including North Quay, South Denes, and the Winter Gardens, building on the successful transformation of The Venetian Waterways and the Market Place. The Borough’s unique landscape and constraints require a carefully balanced approach to growth and addressing impacts associated with climate change, flood risk, and deprivation. The new Local Plan sets out a clear vision to deliver 6,840 new homes by 2042 alongside employment opportunities and supporting infrastructure.

The role offers genuine scope to influence development across the Borough, including opportunities to present at planning committee. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council provides an attractive benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and access to a quality pension scheme.

End date: 28th September 2026

Interview date: 8th October 2026

For more information, or to discuss this role, please contact Nigel Harriss via email nigel.harriss@great-yarmouth.gov.uk / 01493 846509 or Rob Tate via email rob.tate@great-yarmouth.gov.uk / 01493 846854.