Graduate Planner/Planner/Planning Assistant
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 28 September 2026 and Week Commencing 5 October 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 20 September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent Posts at Planning Assistant/Chartered RTPI Planner level and a number of Temporary posts for up to 1 year
Salary: FC7 £34,914.86 - £43,437.09 (FC7 – Graduate Planner/Planning Assistant) or £43,437.09 - £47,604.34 (FC8 – Chartered RTPI Planner)
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Fife House, Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. You should state within your supporting statement which post or posts you are applying for.
Job Details
At Fife Council, planning is about more than determining applications. We are helping to create sustainable places, support economic growth, tackle climate change and improve the quality of life for our communities.
By joining our team you'll benefit from:
- Working on a wide variety of planning projects and developments across urban, rural and coastal communities.
- Opportunities to gain experience across Development Management, Planning Policy and wider place-based initiatives.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Flexible and blended working arrangements.
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
- Support towards RTPI career progression and continuing professional development.
The Person
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and customer-focused individuals who are passionate about planning and making a positive difference to places and communities.
You will bring strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, communities, developers and other stakeholders.
Applications are welcomed from graduates, early-career planners and experienced planning professionals. We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate planning knowledge and experience appropriate to the level of post they are applying for.
You will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Town and Country Planning or a related discipline recognised by the RTPI.
For Chartered Planner posts, candidates must hold Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute and maintain this throughout their employment. Please clearly indicate within your supporting statement which post or post you are applying for and, where applicable, your RTPI membership status.
Further Information
Role Profile: When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria
- Graduate Planner - Role Profile
- Planner - Role Profile
- Planning Assistant - Role Profile
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.
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 28 September 2026 and Week Commencing 5 October 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 20 September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent Posts at Planning Assistant/Chartered RTPI Planner level and a number of Temporary posts for up to 1 year
Salary: FC7 £34,914.86 - £43,437.09 (FC7 – Graduate Planner/Planning Assistant) or £43,437.09 - £47,604.34 (FC8 – Chartered RTPI Planner)
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Fife House, Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. You should state within your supporting statement which post or posts you are applying for.
Job Details
At Fife Council, planning is about more than determining applications. We are helping to create sustainable places, support economic growth, tackle climate change and improve the quality of life for our communities.
By joining our team you'll benefit from:
- Working on a wide variety of planning projects and developments across urban, rural and coastal communities.
- Opportunities to gain experience across Development Management, Planning Policy and wider place-based initiatives.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Flexible and blended working arrangements.
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
- Support towards RTPI career progression and continuing professional development.
The Person
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and customer-focused individuals who are passionate about planning and making a positive difference to places and communities.
You will bring strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, communities, developers and other stakeholders.
Applications are welcomed from graduates, early-career planners and experienced planning professionals. We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate planning knowledge and experience appropriate to the level of post they are applying for.
You will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Town and Country Planning or a related discipline recognised by the RTPI.
For Chartered Planner posts, candidates must hold Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute and maintain this throughout their employment. Please clearly indicate within your supporting statement which post or post you are applying for and, where applicable, your RTPI membership status.
Further Information
Role Profile: When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria
- Graduate Planner - Role Profile
- Planner - Role Profile
- Planning Assistant - Role Profile
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.
