Job Description

Join to apply for the Graduate Planner role at Cumberland Council.

About This Opportunity

We’re looking for a Graduate Planner to join our Development Management team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in planning applications, enforcement, and sustainable development. You’ll support the planning team with a caseload of minor applications, provide advice to applicants, and help shape the future of our communities. There’s also potential to get involved in strategic policy and conservation work.

Ideal For Someone With

• A degree in Town Planning or related field
• A passion for planning and place‑making
• Strong communication and organisational skills

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation’s core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Iain Fairlamb by email at Iain.Fairlamb@Cumberland.gov.uk.

DBS Checks

This role requires a Basic DBS check.

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role:

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select “yes” to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

• Application and Interview information
• Closing date: 26th October 2025
• Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Supporting Information

• Post Specification
• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other – Government Administration

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