Project Officer| Permanent| Full-Time

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent annual leave

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Housing Coordinator (Grade 8) to support School Place Planning amid housing growth, working with district planning authorities and developers to assess how new homes affect school place demand.

You will monitor planning applications, analyse education sufficiency data, prepare evidence-based responses, and oversee Section 106 contributions to help Lancashire communities grow thoughtfully.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders with differing priorities.
• Skilled in analysing and interpreting complex data.
• Able to prepare clear, evidence-based reports and written responses.
• Able to understand and interpret legislation, policy and guidance.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Organised, methodical and able to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor district planning portals and assess housing developments for their impact on school place provision.
• Prepare educational infrastructure assessments and consultation responses for planning applications.
• Support responses to Local Plans, masterplans and strategic planning documents.
• Analyse pupil place planning data and identify future education infrastructure requirements.
• Monitor Section 106 agreements, including payment triggers, indexation calculations and clawback provisions.
• Coordinate the collection and sharing of housing and planning information with school place planning colleagues.
• Support statutory returns, including Infrastructure Funding Statements.
• Maintain accurate records and provide regular performance and service updates.
• Work collaboratively with planning authorities, developers, schools and other stakeholders to secure positive outcomes for Lancashire communities.
• Contribute to the continual review and improvement of processes, procedures and methodologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Salary £36,363-£40,777 Per annum | Permanent| Full Time - 37 hours per week

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Housing Coordinator (Grade 8)

Location: County Hall / Hybrid

Help Shape Lancashire's Future

Lancashire County Council is committed to ensuring every child has access to the right school place at the right time. As housing growth continues across the county, we are seeking a motivated and analytical School Place Planning Officer (Housing) to help ensure that education infrastructure keeps pace with new development.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of education, planning and housing, influencing how communities grow and helping secure investment in school places for future generations.

About The Role

As part of the School Place Planning Team, you will support the coordination of Lancashire County Council's education response to housing growth and development proposals. Working closely with district planning authorities, developers and internal colleagues, you will assess the impact of housing developments on school place demand and help secure appropriate mitigation through the planning process.

You will monitor planning applications and local plans, analyse education sufficiency data, prepare evidence-based responses to consultations, and oversee developer contributions secured through Section 106 agreements.

This role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to communities across Lancashire.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor district planning portals and assess housing developments for their impact on school place provision.
• Prepare educational infrastructure assessments and consultation responses for planning applications.
• Support responses to Local Plans, masterplans and strategic planning documents.
• Analyse pupil place planning data and identify future education infrastructure requirements.
• Monitor Section 106 agreements, including payment triggers, indexation calculations and clawback provisions.
• Coordinate the collection and sharing of housing and planning information with school place planning colleagues.
• Support statutory returns, including Infrastructure Funding Statements.
• Maintain accurate records and provide regular performance and service updates.
• Work collaboratively with planning authorities, developers, schools and other stakeholders to secure positive outcomes for Lancashire communities.
• Contribute to the continual review and improvement of processes, procedures and methodologies.

About You

• Educated to degree level, working towards a degree, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
• Experienced in working across multiple stakeholders with differing priorities.
• Skilled in analysing and interpreting complex data.
• Confident in preparing clear, evidence-based reports and written responses.
• Able to understand and interpret legislation, policy and guidance.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Organised, methodical and able to manage competing deadlines.

Knowledge And Experience

• Experience of working within education planning, local government, planning, housing, infrastructure or a related field.
• Understanding of the Education Act and Town and Country Planning legislation.
• Experience of working with large datasets and producing analytical reports.
• Knowledge of developer contributions and planning processes (desirable).

The Lancashire Mindset

At Lancashire County Council, we are guided by our commitment to:

Growth

Continuously learning, developing and improving.

Ownership

Taking responsibility and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Optimism

Approaching challenges positively and seeking solutions.

Positive Impact

Making a meaningful difference for Lancashire's residents and communities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent annual leave entitlement
• Learning and development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to influence strategic education planning across Lancashire

Our Values

• Supportive – valuing and encouraging others.
• Innovative – seeking better ways to deliver services.
• Respectful – treating everyone fairly and with dignity.
• Collaborative – working together to achieve the best outcomes.

Additional Information

This is designated as an essential car user post. The successful applicant will be required to provide a vehicle for business use and hold appropriate business insurance cover. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability.

Closing date: 28 th August 2026 | Interviews: 16 th September 2026

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.