Band 1 Planning Inspector Careers: Q&A session

Описание: Thinking about becoming a planning inspector? Join us to find out more.
The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting planning professionals to become planning inspectors. This session offers an opportunity to learn about the role and hear directly from current inspectors.

The session covers:
• the Planning Inspectorate and our work
• available positions, salary, and benefits
• skills and experience
• training and development
• homeworking, flexibility, travel requirements and benefits
• the application process and timeline
• perspectives from current inspectors
• your questions answered

Role details:
Salary: starting at £48,775 – £57,893 on completion of training
Home-based with flexible working
Part-time options available (minimum 0.5 FTE)
28.97% employer pension contribution
Full training provided

Who should apply:
Chartered professionals with extensive experience in planning, architecture, surveying, law, transport, engineering, environmental management or related fields.

Important dates:
Applications close: 15 March 2026
Interviews: 13-24 April 2026
Cohort start: September 2026

Apply now: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov...

Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Sections of the presentation:
0:00 Introduction
1:35 About the Planning Inspectorate
4:00 The role of a band 1 planning inspector
5:35 Eligible career backgrounds
7:05 Skills required
10:04 Training and support
11:15 Hear from current inspectors
16:17 How to apply successfully
21:32 Application timeline
22:30 Q&A