Planning Support Assistant

Planning Support Assistant

Location :
The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY

Hybrid — 3–4 days remote, 1–2 days in the office, with some travel between sites

£14.82 per hour

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Planning Support Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers. This is a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Planning Service through exceptional diary management, meeting coordination, communication, and administrative leadership. As the first point of contact for senior leaders, you will manage complex schedules, prepare briefings, coordinate meetings, handle correspondence, and respond to enquiries with tact and discretion.

You will frequently be required to prioritise independently, adapt to changing demands, and maintain professionalism while working in a political and high‑profile environment.

• Uphold and promote the client’s values, including equality, diversity, inclusion, health, safety, and wellbeing.

• Manage diaries, appointments, travel, hospitality, and daily priorities for senior Planning leaders.
• Arrange and coordinate a wide range of internal and external meetings, ensuring all participants are fully briefed and all materials are prepared in advance.
• Undertake research on national and regional policy…