Assistant Planner (Full Time) (Permanent) - REN15004

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council in Paisley is seeking an Assistant Planner, ideal for a newly qualified or recent graduate. The role involves processing planning applications and performing development management tasks including enforcement and appeals.

You will need a Degree in Planning or equivalent, basic knowledge of planning law, good IT, and strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines. A full driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning or equivalent discipline.
• Basic knowledge of planning legislation and development management regulations.
• Effective IT, customer care, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work to targeted deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Full driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process a range of planning applications.
• Undertake related development management activities including enforcement and appeals.
• Work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Skills

IT skills

Customer care

Oral communication

Written communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Degree in Planning or equivalent

Job description

Advert

Assistant Planner

The post is based in Paisley and provides an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or recent graduate to contribute to the Council's high quality service provision and to gain practical experience.

We are looking to recruit an appropriately qualified assistant planner who will be responsible for processing a range of planning applications and undertaking other related development management activities including enforcement and appeals.
You must have a Degree in Planning or equivalent discipline. A basic knowledge of planning legislation and development management regulations is essential as are effective I.T., customer care, oral and written communication skills and the ability to work to targeted deadlines with the minimum of supervision.

A full driving licence is desirable.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.