Proposed Interview Date
Tuesday 12 May and Wednesday 13 May 2026
Closing Date
Sunday 19 April 2026
Contract Type
Temporary for 2 years (2 posts available)
Salary
FC7 £33,732.26 - £41,972.91
Working Pattern
36 hours per week
Location
Fife House, Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide a Supporting Statement which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.
Job Details
Fife is an exciting place to build your future, and our award-winning Planning Service offers the perfect opportunity to do just that. As a Graduate Planner, you'll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of planning activities. From processing planning applications for a diverse range of development types to contributing to the preparation and monitoring of the development plan, you'll be fully involved in work that shapes Fife's communities.
Over the two-year programme, you'll be supported every step of the way. You will work towards completing your RTPI logbook and developing the professional competencies required for Chartered Membership of the RTPI. Applicants must demonstrate their RTPI membership status within their application.
Unique Role
What makes this role truly unique is the variety of experience on offer. You'll have the opportunity to work across different teams and specialist areas such as:
- Validation and processing of planning applications
- Planning policy development
- Climate change and sustainability
You'll also benefit from our extensive CPD programme, a strong network of professional mentors, and a supportive team committed to helping you grow.
The Person
Planning Services is seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join our high-performing Planning Service as Graduate Planners. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals aiming to start or develop their career in town and country planning within a large and diverse local authority area.
Our systems and technology make it easy for our staff to work from any location. That means that whilst we are based in Glenrothes, the posts are offered on a blended working arrangement, which can include a significant element of working from home.
We're looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals with a passion for planning and great customer care. You should be able to demonstrate knowledge and competence relevant to the role and meet the essential criteria outlined for the post.
If you're ambitious, eager to learn, and excited about helping shape the future of Fife, we'd love to hear from you.
Further Information
- Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria.
- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.
- Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
- Directorate Information - Council Department information
- Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @FCJobsOfficial.
Sectors
Locations
Sectors
Locations
Proposed Interview Date
Tuesday 12 May and Wednesday 13 May 2026
Closing Date
Sunday 19 April 2026
Contract Type
Temporary for 2 years (2 posts available)
Salary
FC7 £33,732.26 - £41,972.91
Working Pattern
36 hours per week
Location
Fife House, Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide a Supporting Statement which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.
Job Details
Fife is an exciting place to build your future, and our award-winning Planning Service offers the perfect opportunity to do just that. As a Graduate Planner, you'll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of planning activities. From processing planning applications for a diverse range of development types to contributing to the preparation and monitoring of the development plan, you'll be fully involved in work that shapes Fife's communities.
Over the two-year programme, you'll be supported every step of the way. You will work towards completing your RTPI logbook and developing the professional competencies required for Chartered Membership of the RTPI. Applicants must demonstrate their RTPI membership status within their application.
Unique Role
What makes this role truly unique is the variety of experience on offer. You'll have the opportunity to work across different teams and specialist areas such as:
- Validation and processing of planning applications
- Planning policy development
- Climate change and sustainability
You'll also benefit from our extensive CPD programme, a strong network of professional mentors, and a supportive team committed to helping you grow.
The Person
Planning Services is seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join our high-performing Planning Service as Graduate Planners. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals aiming to start or develop their career in town and country planning within a large and diverse local authority area.
Our systems and technology make it easy for our staff to work from any location. That means that whilst we are based in Glenrothes, the posts are offered on a blended working arrangement, which can include a significant element of working from home.
We're looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals with a passion for planning and great customer care. You should be able to demonstrate knowledge and competence relevant to the role and meet the essential criteria outlined for the post.
If you're ambitious, eager to learn, and excited about helping shape the future of Fife, we'd love to hear from you.
Further Information
- Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria.
- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.
- Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
- Directorate Information - Council Department information
- Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @FCJobsOfficial.
