Planning Assistant (Ref: POS000608)
Hours and Pay
Salary £31,067 - £33,366 per annum (pro rata)
Salary Band £30,001 to £40,000
Post Type Permanent
Hours Per Week Part time
Job and Application details
Categories Planning / Building Control
Directorate N/A
Published Date 04/03/2025
Closing Date 18/03/2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Darlington Borough Council’s Development Management team. We are seeking to recruit a Planning Assistant to join a busy and committed team dealing with planning applications with a focus on the delivery of economic initiatives and quality place making.
Your main responsibility will be to manage a caseload of more straightforward planning applications, enquiries and appeals, as well as other similar tasks as may be necessary from time to time. You will demonstrate the ability to work and contribute as part of our friendly and committed team of planners and support staff, have some experience of dealing with planning applications, be well-organised and have an eye for detail and thoroughness.
You should also be an effective communicator and show a clear commitment to providing outstanding customer service and be IT literate.
We offer flexible working arrangements including a blended approach to office and home working.
In return, the rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive. We have numerous additional benefits, such as:
* 32 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional annual leave (pro-rata for part time working)
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
* Flexi-time scheme
* Flexible working
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption schemes
* Staff equality forums
* Green Car Leasing Scheme
* Access to a wider range of training, learning and development
* Physiotherapy service
* Confidential counselling service
* Great wellbeing offer
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Dolphin Centre Fit for Life discounts
* Local and National retailer discounts
* Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
* Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our ‘Why Work for Us’ internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
Find out further information about us and what it is like to work for our team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Supporting Information.
For a further informal discussion please contact Lisa Hutchinson, Development Manager on 01325 406487.
General Information for Applicants
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If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk who will be happy to assist.
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