At Greater Cambridge Shared Planning (GCSP), we help plan places where people live, work and spend time. We work across Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire to make sure new development is well designed and supports local communities.
Working with us gives you the chance to shape how the service develops and meet the challenges of delivering an extraordinary range of innovative and rewarding projects.
You will help meet the planning needs of Europe’s most important biotechnology cluster and shape the first joint Local Plan in an area that has the fastest-growing city economy in the UK.
The benefits of working for GCSP
Employees of Greater Cambridge Shared Planning are employed by South Cambridgeshire District Council. Benefits include:
- generous pension: for every £1 you pay, we put in at least twice as much
- structured pay scales
- flexible hours, different office locations, and home-working
- opportunity for a four-day working week
- 25 days’ (185 hours) annual leave, (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days (222 hours) after 5 years service
- building your career with opportunities for training and qualifications.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships provide to kickstart your career journey, developing your professional and personal skills for the workplace. A great way to earn while you learn.
Greater Cambridge Shared Planning provides opportunities for Apprentice Planners. We've successfully trained numerous apprentices who have gone on to achieve remarkable success.
For full details of employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities, apprenticeships and other employment information, visit the South Cambridgeshire District Council website.