Planning Student/Graduate Placement

Job Reference: 25/RP/12 

Job Title: Planning - Student/Graduate Placement 

Duration: Temporary; 12 months 

Reports to: Planning Assistant 

Responsible to: Senior Planning Officer

Location: Strule House, Omagh or County Buildings, Enniskillen. However, the post holder will be expected to travel across the district to meet the needs and requirements of the post.

Hours of work: 30 hours per week (Monday – Thursday).

Salary: SCP 3; £24,027 per annum (pro rata); £12.45 per hour

Main Purpose of the Scheme 

To support the wider work of the Planning team with a focus on supporting the delivery of the Councils responsibilities and statutory functions in respect of Planning. 

• Assist in the preparation of development plans, proposals for Conservation Areas, town centre and other studies, supplementary planning guidance and carry out research and survey work, analysis and report writing in relation to the Local Development Plan.

 • The processing of planning applications, Certificates of Lawful Development and other statutory consents in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures. 

• The scheme will offer participants the opportunity to gain experience and training within the Planning function of the Council. Participants should view this as a stepping stone in their career. Participants will benefit from being delegated responsibility from the outset, in addition to being offered an opportunity to gain real hands-on experience and develop a broad understanding of the work of the Council, as well as support in building key employment skills.

Essential Criteria

1. Available to commence the 12 months placement from 1 October 2025 (or earlier with agreement by the Council) 

2. A recent graduate (within the last 24 months) having achieved a degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. Town & Country Planning or Environmental Planning 

Or 

A current student undertaking a relevant degree with a placement year - currently undertaking a degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. Town & Country Planning or Environmental Planning where a placement year is an element of the course of study.

3. Competence in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and email 

4. Good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with members of the public

5. Access to a form of transport to carry out the duties of the post