Graduate Planning Assistant

Hartlepool Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking a Graduate Planning Assistant to support the Development Management team within the Planning and Development Service. The role is a fixed-term 1-year contract beginning August 2027 and running to July 2028, with final dates to be confirmed.

The post targets graduates participating in the Town Planning Placement Year (MPlan/Diploma) before recommencing their studies. The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Graduate opportunity; Town Planning Placement Year (MPlan/Diploma) before resuming studies.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Development Management team within Planning and Development Service.
• Contribute to the continued development of the service.
• Support planning processes during the placement year.

Skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Initiative

Education

MPlan or Diploma in Town Planning

Job description

Fixed 1 year contract (commencing early August 2027 - late July 2028, final dates to be confirmed)

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.

The Planning and Development Section has established a strong positive reputation for quality of service, in providing a pro-active approach designed to facilitate and promote high quality development and are keen to retain their good working relationship with Newcastle University.

We are seeking a Graduate Planning Assistant to play an active role in the continued development of the service, predominantly working within the Development Management team of the Planning and Development Service. To be successful, you will need excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work under pressure and on your own initiative.

This post is aimed at graduates participating in the Town Planning Placement Year (MPlan/Diploma) prior to recommencing with their studies. It is expected that the successful candidate will commence employment in August 2027.