The salary data was collected in Feb 00 Pay is likely to be higher in the private sector and other benefits are more common there. However the holiday entitlement is less. Working hours and conditions Typically includes mainly 9-5 possibly with some extra hours Largely office based. Site visits especially for development control planners. Jobs are available in most areas Every local authority employs planners.
Consultancies are widespread, other posts less so.
Lifestyle implications Frequent contact with councillors and public so fairly conventional appearance and behaviour is required. Compromise is often needed due to the political framework. Career break, job-share is possible. Progression likely to depend upon mobility. Numbers are gradually increasing.