Admin Assistant - Planning & Building Control

Rossendale Borough Council; Bacup; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rossendale Borough Council is seeking an Administrative Assistant – Planning & Building Control to provide high-quality administrative support across the Planning & Building Control Service. You will be a key point of contact for residents, developers and other stakeholders, handling enquiries and supporting officers across Development Management, Planning Policy, Building Control and Enforcement.

The role focuses on efficient admin, strong IT skills and a courteous, professional manner.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience is preferred.
• Strong IT skills and ability to use standard software.
• Excellent communication with residents, developers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support across the Planning & Building Control Service.
• Be a key point of contact for residents, developers and other stakeholders.
• Respond to enquiries and support officers across Development Management, Planning Policy, Building Control and Enforcement.

Skills

Organised

Customer-focused

IT proficiency

Job description

Are you organised, customer-focused and confident using IT? We are looking for an Administrative Assistant – Planning & Building Control to join our team and provide high-quality administrative support across the Planning & Building Control Service.

You will be a key point of contact for residents, developers and other stakeholders, responding to enquiries and supporting officers across Development Management, Planning Policy, Building Control and Enforcement.

For more information please download the Job Description/Person Specification document below.

Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application is strongly encouraged.