Planning Assistant

Mole Valley District Council; Dorking; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Mole Valley District Council as a Planning Assistant, contributing to the Development Management Team. This role offers career development opportunities in planning, requiring a minimum of 5 GCSEs, a driving licence, and a proactive approach. Enjoy a flexible work environment with a commitment to professional growth and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave allowance

15% employer pension contribution

Wellbeing package

Discounts at local shops

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs and keen interest in Planning.
• Positive and motivated professional with strong work ethic.
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of planning applications and related tasks.
• Assist senior officers and develop knowledge of applications.
• Contribute to high quality decision-making in Development Management.

Skills

Team Player

Motivated Professional

Strong Work Ethic

Innovative Ideas

Education

5 GCSEs

Job description

“Working flexibly to deliver a high quality service”

About The Role

The Planning Assistant contributes to the work of the Development Management Team by taking ownership of a caseload mainly of planning applications, pre-application enquiries and appeals, and other service related tasks as required.

They also assist in supporting senior officers in the team alongside developing their knowledge of a broader range of applications handled in the department.

This could be your first step into planning or maybe you’ve had some experience in planning and want to expand your knowledge. In this role we are looking for an enthusiastic individual, keen to broaden their knowledge and work in a supportive team.

This role gives opportunities for career development, with many of our previous Planning Assistants progressing to Officers. Mole Valley values their staff and wants to help them achieve their professional aspirations.

You will be working in an area that is predominantly Green Belt and AONB, which introduces interesting challenges for decision makers. The urban areas include historic market towns and associated heritage issues, which pose a different set of thought provoking issues for decision makers.

About The Team

The Development Management Service aims to deliver high quality decisions in a timely fashion to ensure that the high quality environment of Mole Valley is protected and enhanced.

Collaboration and sharing knowledge is key to our success and we encourage new team members to help us maintain our high performance while promoting new ideas, constantly looking for ways to improve our working practices.

We pride ourselves on a wider-service mentality, you will be working with colleagues from development management, planning policy, planning support and more.

About You

• You have a minimum of 5 GCSEs and a keen interest in Planning.
• You are a positive and motivated professional who will bring a strong work ethic and enthusiasm to the team
• You are a team player, who can contribute innovative ideas and be committed to achieving high quality results
• You hold a current driving licence and access to a vehicle to use for work
  
  

For You

We will support and encourage you through our annual Performance and Development Review to identify training and career development opportunities. Helping you to reach your career goals and full potential.

We offer

Flexibility providing a laptop, offering remote and flexible working options, helping you to achieve a great work life balance

Generous annual leave allowance and a substantial 15% employer’s pension contribution

Wellbeing package including a free eye test, employee assistance programme and a yearly flu jab

Great Discounts at local shops & businesses, films, shows and the café at Dorking Halls

Prime Location easy links from the A24, A25 and M25 with Free Parking and within walking distance of Dorking Main and Deepdene train stations

Further information

About Us

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Louise Nolan on 01306 879240.

Closing date for applicants: Midday 12 June 2025

Interview dates: 18th-20th June 2025

Politically restricted role: Yes

How To Apply

Click apply now or email our careers inbox submit your CV and a Supporting Statement, which includes a person specification and sets out how you feel you meet the required skills and experience set out in the job description.

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