Part Time Planning Administration Assistant (Job Share)

Ribble Valley Borough Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council is seeking a Part-time Planning Administration Assistant to support the development management team. The role involves processing planning applications, responding to queries, and preparing appeal documents. Ideal candidates will have strong IT skills and experience in administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative work and inputting information into a computerized system.
• Experience of dealing with customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to the development management team.
• Process planning applications and update information on the Council's web pages.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above

Job description

Part Time Planning Administration Assistant (Job Share)
Council Offices - Clitheroe

Reference: EDP104
Pay: Scale 3 (scp 7-8) £25,584 to £25,992 per annum pro rata
Hours: 18.5 hours per week (5 weekday mornings)

We are looking for a Part-time Planning Administration Assistant to provide technical and administrative support to the development management team. You will support the processing of planning applications, including registering new applications, updating information onto the Council’s web pages and issuing consultations and decision notices. You will also help to prepare planning appeal documents and respond to planning queries and enquiries.

To join us as a Planning Administration Assistant, you will have:

- High standard of computer literacy and IT skills
- Maths and English GCSE at Grade C (new Grade 4) or above
- Experience of dealing with customers
- Experience of administrative work including inputting information into a computerised system
- Ability to work as part of a team

Experience of working within a local authority planning department or similar planning environment would be beneficial to your application.

Closing date: Tuesday 27 May 2025
Interview date: Monday 9 June 2025

To apply online:ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs
Other ways to apply:For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to [e-mail] or call 01200 414596 (24-hour answerphone)
Reasonable adjustments:For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early:We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.