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Planning Assistant

Salary details: £ - £

Location
Amber Valley Borough Council, Ripley
Reference
JOB/25/00268
Salary details
Grade 5 £29,093 - £31,586
Job term
Full Time
Appointment type
Permanent
Hours
37 hours per week
Closing Date
16 February 2025

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW

We are looking for an enthusiastic officer interested in pursuing a future career in planning. 

This role suits a person who can demonstrate some experience of the principles and processes of Development Management, but most importantly the motivation and desire to assist the team to support the Borough through the principles of sustainable development, by timely and quality decision making. 

You will need to have the skills to manage your time to meet national and local planning performance indicators whilst providing an excellent service to the customer, which can be challenging and demanding, and to the third parties who may have an interest in a planning proposal, including Members of the Council. 

A degree, or working towards a degree in Planning, or other related subject, is necessary. 

In addition to the above candidates will: 

  • Be an effective communicator, both written and orally.
  • Possess a current full driving licence. 

In addition, we can offer: 

  • Flexible Working
  • Pension Scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
  • Opportunities to make a difference
  • Opportunity to be considered for a planning apprenticeship after 12 months 

You should refer to the Job Description and Person Specification when applying.

Link to Amber Valley Borough Council Jobs Page Jobs and careers 

(Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted). 

CV’s are not accepted 

Interview and practical exercise to be held week commencing  24 February 2025.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.