Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is an ambitious and dynamic organisation with a strong focus on supporting communities, looking after the environment, and creating a thriving economy.
Charnwood is a vibrant and exciting borough with a population of 184,000 located between the three cities of Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. The main urban centre is the thriving university town of Loughborough and this is complemented by small towns and villages set within attractive countryside including the National Forest.
There is a challenging agenda for growth in Charnwood and this role will make a valuable contribution towards securing essential contributions that will support the delivery of community facilities and infrastructure on which this ambition depends.
The opportunity
This post presents an opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic student on the Urban Planning Course at Loughborough University to take an internship in a busy local planning authority during the year out phase of their course.
The post holder will support officers in the processing of planning applications, the preparation of planning policies and other planning work including enforcement. Your time will be split between two Groups in the service learning how the planning authority discharges its functions and works with elected representatives and the public. The role will also provide you with experience of working with a variety of teams across Council Services as well as external partners and stakeholders.
This is an opportunity to develop your skills and talent and to make an immediate contribution to improving the quality of places in Charnwood and the lives of residents in our communities. We will offer you varied and plentiful experience in a busy planning office, liaising with a variety of stakeholders to effectively achieve Charnwood’s aims of supporting sustainable growth.
Who are we looking for
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and organised person with an ability to learn quickly and apply their knowledge effectively in a supportive learning environment.
You will need to be a team player with a positive approach, willing to contribute to the delivery of excellent customer service. You must be registered on the BSC (Hons) Urban Planning Course at Loughborough University and be considering an internship starting in October 2025 to apply.
What we offer
In return we offer the following key benefits:
- Agile working
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Up to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
- Free parking
- Subsidised leisure facilities
- Town Centre & Train Station walking distance to office
- Leicester, Nottingham & Derby less than 30 mins away
The Council strongly believes a diverse and inclusive workforce helps make our services better. We value the individual strengths of each colleague and the potential they bring. We are a Disability Confident Employer and strive to promote a disability confident culture.
We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and have achieved the AFC’s Employer Recognition Gold Award.
Applications must be made using the on-line application process.
