Planning Officer (DM)

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council; Antrim; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northern Ireland seeks a Planning Officer to manage the Planning Service and support staff development. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and leading a team of Planning Assistants. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and a 19% employer pension contribution, with applications closing on October 3, 2025.

Benefits

19% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Responsible for providing a high-quality efficient Planning Service.
• Support Senior Planning Officer in meeting statutory requirements.
• Manage and develop Planning Assistants and technical support staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective performance management.
• Provide guidance on relevant planning and technical issues.
• Assist in training and development of team members.

Job description

Overview

PLANNING
PLANNING OFFICER
PO1 (SCP 29-32) £39,862 - £42,839
Subject to Job Evaluation Review
Plus 19% employer pension contribution
1 x Permanent, 37 hours per week

Location: Based at Mossley Mill but may be required to work from any Council site within the Borough

Main purpose of the job

Responsible to a Senior Planning Officer in the Planning Section for the provision of a high quality, efficient and effective Planning Service in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area. To provide support to the Senior Planning Officer in meeting all statutory requirements and ensuring effective performance management in the area of work assigned, whilst supporting training and development for staff within the team to meet the needs of the business and all customers in accordance with best practice standards and other performance indicators. Responsible for the day to day management, leadership and development of Planning Assistants and any technical support staff in the area of work assigned through the provision of guidance and advice on relevant planning and technical issues.

General information

General applicant information:
Please note that the panel will use ONLY the information provided on the application form for shortlisting. Therefore, you MUST demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the specification for the post.

Recruitment process

Recruitment Process:

The recruitment process will assess the suitability of the candidates against the requirements for the post including the 7 competencies identified in the Competence Framework for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. (A copy of the Competency framework is attached for information)

Provisional date for the next stage will be week commencing 13 October 2025. A reserve list will be created for this post for a 12 month period and if this post becomes available either part time, full time, temporary or permanent within 12 months this will be offered to reserve candidates in order of merit.

Please be advised, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council operates a paper free recruitment and selection process. All communication relating to your application will be sent to the email address that you have provided during login.

Important dates

Closing date for receipt of applications is 3 October 2025 at 12 noon.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to appointing on merit, seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and taking full account of equal opportunities.

How to apply

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