Job Title: Graduate Planner - Planning and Development Location: Ashford, Kent Salary: £25,302 to £27,600 per annum depending on skills and experience Job Type: Full time, Fixed Term Contract for 3 years Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 20th July 2025 Interview Date: Interviews will be held on 31st July for a 1st September start date An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Planning and Development department at Ashford Borough Council as a Graduate Planner on a 3-year contract. You will be responsible for assisting in providing a high quality, customer-focused Planning and Development service. Working flexibly as part of the department you would rotate round the teams in the Planning and Development service to work on a wide range of tasks, including: Delivering advice and decisions on planning applications, Providing wider advice to stakeholders on planning related issues, and Assisting officers to prepare planning policies and guidance to promote high-quality development in the borough. You will be allocated the essential car user allowance element of the lease car scheme whilst working within the areas of planning that require the ability to be mobile around the borough, so it is essential that you have a driving licence and use of a vehicle. Who are we looking for? Someone with the ambition to start or continue to progress their career in planning Good attention to detail Excellent organisational and communication skills Some who is committed to pe