We’re growing!

Exeter is the second fastest growing city in the UK and we have plans to deliver 12,000 homes in the next 20 years. To keep pace we are bucking the trend and investing in all three of our Planning Teams.

We have a bold vision be carbon neutral, the most active city in the UK, known nationally and internationally as a city of culture, and with a world class education ecosystem.  If you want to help shape the future of our great city, and create a legacy that defines your career, we would like to hear from you.

We are excited to be recruiting to a number of new posts – and are looking for experienced planner’s with leadership skills, graduates and support staff.

For full details or to submit an application for any of these exciting opportunities please follow the below links. Listings also contain contact details should you wish to discuss your interest in any of these opportunities prior to applying.

Why choose us? To discover why please follow the hyperlink which contains information on our values and the additional benefits we offer to our employees.

 

Service Lead – City Development

Permanent – Full Time

Salary: £59043-£62275/ Grade P

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Planner with effective and strong leadership skills to support the Director of City Development and work collaboratively across City Development, motivating staff to deliver Exeter’s ambitions.  You will need a strong track record in managing high performing teams, experience of working preferably in an urban context and specialising in Development Management.

For full details and to apply please click this link: Service Lead - City Development - Exeter City Council

 

Principal Project Manager – Development Management (x2)

Permanent – Full Time

Salary: £39571-£41591 / Grade K

You will be a planner with experience in development management, preferably in major developments. You will be passionate about delivering high quality developments and enthusiastic about working with developers and other stakeholders to achieve the best solutions for sites across the city. The developments you will deal with are the most significant and will contribute to the highest quality environment.

For full details and to apply please click this link: Principal Project Manager - Development Management (x2) - Exeter City Council

 

Principal Project Manager – Cil & S106

Permanent – Full Time

Salary: £39571-£41591 / Grade K

You will have experience in local government or the private sector in planning or a related work area. Recent and detailed experience of Community Infrastructure Levy legislation, collection and spending processes, and Section 106 Agreements is essential. You will have demonstrable experience of successfully leading and managing projects and staff. 

For full details and to apply please click this link: Principal Project Manager - Community Infrastructure Levy & S106 - Exeter City Council

 

Principal Officer – Ecology & Biodiversity

Permanent – Part Time (22.2 hours per week)

Salary:  £39571-£41591 (Grade K) pro rata

You will be passionate about delivering environmental enhancement, ensuring that quality habitats and biodiversity are properly taken into account in schemes. You will be adept at interpreting plans and analysing reports, and working with other professionals and stakeholders, including giving advice to developers. You will have a degree or other recognised qualification relating to ecology and biodiversity and ideally be a member of CIEEM.

For full details and to apply please click this link: Principal Officer - Ecology and Biodiversity - Exeter City Council

 

Principal Officer – Urban Design and Landscape

Permanent – Full Time

Salary: £39571-£41591 / Grade K

You will have substantial post-qualification in urban design and/or landscape work. You will have been involved in delivering good placemaking or environmental enhancement schemes, and can demonstrate how you contributed. You will have good project management skills, and be able to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences. Most importantly you will know what good development looks like and you are passionate about achieving it.

For full details and to apply please click this link: Principal Officer - Urban Design and Landscape - Exeter City Council

 

Project Officer (Planning Officer)

Permanent – Full Time

Salary: £25419 - £27514pa Grade G plus market supplement of £5284pa

We are looking for Planning graduates or somebody keen to extend their skills by working in a delivery focused team. Previous Development Management experience and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation are desirable, but we will consider applicants without this as a ‘can-do’ attitude is the quality we most value. 

For full details and to apply please click this link: Project Officer - Development Management (Planning Officer) - Exeter City Council

 

Project Support Officers (x2)

Permanent – Full Time

Salary: £19650-£20444 / Grade D

We have 2 vacancies for Project Support Officers – one within the Planning (Development Management) team  and the other within the Planning Policy (Local Plans) team. To succeed in either role you will be an experienced administrative assistant but most importantly you will have a ‘can-do’ attitude - the quality we most value. You will be able to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.

For full details and to apply please click this link: Project Support Officer - Local Plans - Exeter City Council OR

Project Support Officer - Development Management - Exeter City Council