Job Description

Career grade planners - 2 required
Graduate Planner - Salary: Band C: 30,269 - 32,790 plus 10% MRP 3,026 - 3279
Planner - Salary: Band D: 35,162 - 38,009 plus 10% MRP 3,516.2 - 3,800
Senior Planner - Salary: Band E: 41,506 - 44,803 10% MRP 4,150 - 4,480
Principal Planner - Salary: Band F: 46,870 - 50,011 & 10% MRP 4,687 - 5,001
Department: Development Management
Join our planning team to shape the future of Sevenoaks
We're ambitious for our staff, our customers, and our Council - and we're looking for passionate individuals to help shape the future of Sevenoaks District. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your planning career, this is your opportunity to make a real and lasting impact in one of Kent's busiest and most forward-thinking planning departments.
Why Join Us?
Career Growth: We're committed to helping you grow. From graduates to experienced planners, you'll have access to training, mentoring, and opportunities to work on a wide range of projects - from strategic policy to design and conservation.

• Supportive Team Culture: Our planning teams are experienced, collaborative, and genuinely supportive. You'll be surrounded by colleagues who are generous with their knowledge and invested in your success.
• Innovative Environment: We embrace smart working and cutting-edge tech, including 3D mapping and digital planning tools like Idox/Uniform and Enterprise. We're always looking ahead.

What You'll Be Doing
Managing your own caseload of planning applications and pre-application enquiries

• Collaborating with teams across the Council to deliver excellent service
• Taking on new challenges and learning from experienced colleagues
• For Graduate and Planner roles: working on larger schemes with senior staff to build your expertise
• For Senior and Principal Planners: leading on complex projects and expanding your professional influence

What We're Looking For

• Enthusiastic, motivated individuals who want to make a difference
• Organised professionals with an eye for detail and a commitment to deadlines
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a thriving district
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits
• A relevant degree is ideal, but we welcome applications from those with equivalent experience or transferable skills

Why Sevenoaks?
Outstanding Location: Nestled between two National Landscapes and just 30 minutes from central London, Sevenoaks offers the best of both worlds - natural beauty and urban connectivity.

• Award-Winning Employer: We're proud to be a Platinum Investors in People organisation, with a strong focus on wellbeing, empowerment, and innovation.
• Flexible Working & Benefits:

• Hybrid working based at our Argyle Road, Sevenoaks offices
• Up to 31 days annual leave (plus additional days for long service)
• Option to buy leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A range of discounts and savings through our benefits platform, discounted leisure memberships
• Electric vehicle via salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme BUPA Healthy Minds
• Free staff parking
• Season ticket loans up to 5,000

Let's Talk
We'd love to tell you more about the role and our team. For an informal chat, please contact:

• Alison Salter - 01732 227337
• Aaron Hill - 01732 227494

To find out more please visit
Closing date: 19 October 2025
Interview date in person: Wednesday 29 and / or Thursday 30 October 2025
Equal Opportunities
Sevenoaks - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Sevenoaks District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
How to apply
Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.

Skills Required