Fife Council

Introduction and Mission Statement

Fife is one of Scotland's most varied and economically wide ranging areas. Lying on the east coast of Scotland, it offers a lifestyle to suit every taste, from ancient and modern towns to coastal and rural villages.

Fife Council is the largest local authority in Scotland outside the main two cities, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Development Services delivers the planning function and is responsible for leading the Council's agenda for economic regeneration. We encourage appropriate business development, assist people into work and promote high quality development including a wide range of housing.

The Structure Plan sets out a vision for Fife, by 2026, to be a location of first choice for living, working, learning and investing; an attractive place, with thriving and sustainable communities and a diverse environment, a place where people can achieve their full potential through education, skills and career development.

Employment Opportunities

Fife Council's Development Services offers employment opportunities both for those looking to develop a career in Planning and Economic Development.

Fife is one of Scotland's fastest growing areas and there are large scale development proposals which will deliver the vision for Fife over the next 20 years. This means an extremely varied workload for you as a planner.

You will be a part of a team which deals with all aspects of planning.

Within the team, you could be involved in:

• Strategic planning and economic development;
• Local development planning and community engagement;
• Planning applications;
• Development briefs;
• Planning appeals;
• Masterplans;
• Environmental projects

With colleagues in Strategic and Corporate Policy, Local and Community Policy, Development Promotion and Design, and Physical Regeneration and Projects, you will be part of one of the best planning teams in Scotland.


Training and Career Development

Fife Council believes in investing in its employees so you will be given opportunities throughout your career to develop skills which benefit all areas of your role. By doing this, everybody wins. You'll learn more and become more skilled at your job which in turn helps the Council provide an excellent service.

Employees' progress is reviewed at regular meetings with their managers as part of the Employee Development process. This gives you and your Team Leader the opportunity to discuss how best to meet your personal training and development requirements.

We encourage and support Continuing Professional Development activities for individuals.


Employment Policies

Fife Council is an "Equal Opportunities" employer.

Staff within Development Services can enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary;
• A 36 hour week with flexi-time;
• 24 days annual leave (rising to 29 after 5 years service) and 8 fixed public holidays;
• A Superannuation Pension (6% contribution);
• A comprehensive relocation package where appropriate.