Planning Assistant: Reports, Enquiries & Site Visits

Belfast City Council; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Belfast City Council is seeking a Planning Support candidate to assist with planning applications, planning control and public enquiries. You will research planning histories, visit sites and help prepare reports and recommendations.

You will also respond to enquiries from the public, ensuring information is provided in a professional and timely manner. This role offers the chance to develop in a busy planning office within Belfast.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about planning with ability to learn quickly.
• Be studying towards a relevant third-level qualification and have access to transport.
• No prior planning experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing planning applications and related applications, including breaches of planning control.
• Help prepare planning reports and recommendations with Senior Planning Officer.
• Respond to enquiries from the public and other stakeholders by telephone, email, in writing and in person.
• Undertake site visits across Belfast to record relevant information and research planning histories.
• Provide cover for business support officers on validation, consultation and publicity processes.
• Contribute to service improvements and to studies for Belfast City Council's new development plan.
• Represent Belfast Planning Service professionally to maintain the Council's reputation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

IT skills

Political awareness

Education

Studying towards a relevant third-level qualification (e.g., Planning and Property Development)

Job description

Belfast City Council is seeking a Planning Support candidate to assist with planning applications, planning control and public enquiries. You will research planning histories, visit sites and help prepare reports and recommendations.

You will also respond to enquiries from the public, ensuring information is provided in a professional and timely manner. This role offers the chance to develop in a busy planning office within Belfast.