Planning Support Assistant – Hybrid & Flexible Hours

Preston Partnership; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time

Hybrid working

25 days leave plus bank holidays

LG Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted parking

Job summary

Preston City Council is recruiting a Planning Support Assistant to join the Planning and Building Control team on a fixed-term 12‑month maternity cover. The role is full‑time, with a salary of £26,016–£26,427 per annum, and involves supporting planning applications and providing technical/administrative help within a busy service.

We seek motivated, well‑organised individuals who can work to deadlines, use Microsoft Office and document management systems, and communicate effectively with the

Qualifications

• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems.
• Excellent communication skills with a wide range of customers and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to the Planning team.
• Assist in processing planning applications and related duties.
• Work to deadlines with effective time management.

Skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Communication skills

Job description

Preston City Council is recruiting a Planning Support Assistant to join the Planning and Building Control team on a fixed-term 12‑month maternity cover. The role is full‑time, with a salary of £26,016–£26,427 per annum, and involves supporting planning applications and providing technical/administrative help within a busy service.

We seek motivated, well‑organised individuals who can work to deadlines, use Microsoft Office and document management systems, and communicate effectively with the