Planning Support Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Administrative/Clerical
Clerical, Government Administration, Business Administration -
Government
Government Administration
Contract Type
Fixed Term- 12 Months
- Maternity Cover
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Sunday 18 October 2026
Reference
DEDM
03007
Planning Support Assistant
Full time, Fixed Term 12 months - Maternity Cover
Salary - £26,016 - £26,427 per annum
This is an exciting time to be working for Preston City Council and we are investing in our Planning service in order to deliver our corporate priorities and statutory duties. The city is facing significant changes and challenges with many new and high-quality developments occurring throughout the city, and the Planning Service is at the centre of much of what is happening.
We are now looking to recruit a Planning Support Assistant within the Planning and Building Control team to undertake a range of functions relating to the processing of planning applications.
We are investing in our Planning service in order to deliver our corporate priorities. We are seeking enthusiastic, well organised and self-motivated individuals who can work as part of a team, but also individually using their own initiative to take up this role.
As part of your duties you will play a key role in supporting the Department, providing technical and administrative support to the Planning team. Previous experience and/or an understanding of the Planning process would be highly advantageous, but not essential.
You will be required to work to deadlines, therefore you must have good time management skills, an extensive understanding of Microsoft Office products and electronic document management systems. You must also have excellent communication skills to deal with a wide range of customers, including the public and professionals.
As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi-time, hybrid working, a minimum of 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC's, Life Assurance Scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.
International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Phil Cousins, Development Management Team Leader on or
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