Planning Support Assistant

4 RECRUITMENT SERVICES; Hurn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Planning Support Assistant to provide essential support to senior Planning leaders. This hybrid role involves managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, and providing administrative leadership. Ideal candidates should be highly organized, proactive, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. Competitive pay and flexible working patterns are offered.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and proactive with strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex schedules and handle correspondence.
• Experience in a political or high-profile environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to senior Planning leaders.
• Manage diaries, appointments, travel, and priorities.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings with all necessary materials.

Job description

Location : The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY

Work Pattern : Hybrid — 3–4 days remote, 1–2 days in the office, with some travel between sites

PAY : £14.82 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Planning Support Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers. This is a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Planning Service through exceptional diary management, meeting coordination, communication, and administrative leadership. As the first point of contact for senior leaders, you will manage complex schedules, prepare briefings, coordinate meetings, handle correspondence, and respond to enquiries with tact and discretion. You will frequently be required to prioritise independently, adapt to changing demands, and maintain professionalism while working in a political and high‑profile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold and promote the client's values, including equality, diversity, inclusion, health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Service Support and Development.
• Manage diaries, appointments, travel, hospitality, and daily priorities for senior Planning leaders.
• Arrange and coordinate a wide range of internal and external meetings, ensuring all participants are fully briefed and all materials are prepared.