Planning Assistant

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Warwick District Council is seeking a Planning Assistant to join their Development Management team. This role involves handling planning applications and engaging with applicants in a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance. The position allows for predominantly home-based work, with necessary office visits covered by the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of householder and other minor planning applications.
• Deal with related appeals and engage with applicants and other interested parties on a day-to-day basis.

Job description

Planning Assistant
£30,060 - £32,654 per annum (Pay Award Pending)

37 hours per week - Permanent Post

Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work.

We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.

We offertherewards and benefitsthat make it a great place to work.

People like you

We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone.

Are you looking to start or develop your career in town planning within a progressive planning service covering an area boasting extensive countryside along with historic market towns and villages? If so, we are recruiting to this role in Development Management.

As a Planning Assistant you will handle a caseload of householder and other minor planning applications; deal with related appeals and engage with applicants and other interested parties on a day-to-day basis.

The intention is for the postholder to work predominately from home however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, office and hybrid working are also available.

If you would like to discuss the post before submitting your application, we would love to hear from you, please contact either Rob Young - Business Manager on 01926 456535 or Sandip Sahota – Business Manager on 01926 456554.

Closing date: Monday 11th August 2025

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