Part-Time Planning Support Officer (Remote)

Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Minimum 24 days annual leave + 5 after

Flexible working options

Discounts (local and national)

Free car parking

Jubilee2 membership £12.50/mo

Cycle to work

Job summary

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is seeking a part-time Planning Support Officer (16 hours per week) for a fixed-term contract through to end March 2028 at Castle House, Newcastle-under-Lyme. You will support planning officers, handle householder applications, Tree Preservation Orders, and enforcement matters with accurate information and timely responses.

The role requires good time management, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; some homeworking is available, with

Qualifications

• You should have experience in an administrative/technical role.
• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
• Experience using ICT products and strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to planning officers and applicants/agents.
• Validate and process householder planning applications and Tree Preservation Orders.
• Process enforcement complaints and planning appeals; provide development advice.
• Support efficient operation of the planning service; some homeworking available.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs incl. English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

ICT products

Job description

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is seeking a part-time Planning Support Officer (16 hours per week) for a fixed-term contract through to end March 2028 at Castle House, Newcastle-under-Lyme. You will support planning officers, handle householder applications, Tree Preservation Orders, and enforcement matters with accurate information and timely responses.

The role requires good time management, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; some homeworking is available, with