Directorate for Economic Growth and Regeneration

Planning Assistant (Development Management)

The current salary for this post is: £24,491 – £29,577 per annum

Lancaster District is an exciting place to work as it comprises coastal, rural and urban areas, each with their own development and regeneration opportunities, including Eden North, the Canal Quarter, and expansions of Heysham Port and Lancaster University.

In this context, Lancaster City Council is pleased to offer a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to progress their planning career in the Council’s planning applications team. It is one of the highest performing planning application teams in the country, dealing with a range of planning related applications across the District, meaning that the workload remains varied and engaging.

You will gain valuable experience of determining minor and other non-householder planning applications of local importance and heritage related applications and enforcement matters throughout the Lancaster District.

You must have relevant Development Management experience, have working knowledge of relevant planning legislation, procedures and policies, be a strong communicator, and be able to work independently and as part of a team.  You will also need a degree or equivalent.

A full current UK driving licence is essential, as the post holder will be required to undertake site visits across the District.

The hours of work for this position are 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. The Council currently operates an excellent Flexible Working Hours Scheme which applies to this post. Subject to the needs of this business, this may allow employees to work between the hours of 6:00am-10:30pm. This post is permanent and is based at Morecambe Town Hall.

Early last year Lancaster City Council unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing carbon emissions.

We are a Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community.

Excellent benefits include: A Local Government Pension Scheme (the Council makes a 15.5% contribution). Discounted gym membership and discount on days out, activities and retail.

Vacancy Reference: 94a_20

Closing date: Friday, 12 February 2021

Interview date: Monday, 22 February 2021

To apply online and for further details please visit www.lancaster.gov.uk/jobs. Alternatively please call 01524 582077.