Temporary Part Time Assistant Planning Officer

Ribble Valley Borough Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in North West England is seeking a Temporary Part Time Assistant Planning Officer to assist with a significant infrastructure project. This position offers a chance to gain experience in Local Authority Planning, with flexible working hours and generous leave entitlement. The role is based in Clitheroe, known for its stunning countryside and excellent transport links. Ideal for someone looking to start their career in planning.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Training/development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Assist with the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP)
• Involve in all elements of Local Authority Development Management team

Job description

Temporary Part Time Assistant Planning Officer

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 30 October 2025
• Salary: £27,694 to £35,412 per year, pro rata
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 27 November 2025
• Location: BB7 2RA
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Ribble Valley Borough Council
• Job type: Temporary
• Job reference: EDP107

Summary

Temporary Part Time Assistant Planning Officer
Council Offices - Clitheroe

• Reference: EDP107
• Pay: Scale 4-6 (scp 10-24) £27,694 to £35,412 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 18.5 hours per week
• Contract: Temporary contract, for 2 years initially

Based in Clitheroe, Ribble Valley Borough Council's offices are only minutes away from some of the most beautiful countryside in England (most of its 226 square miles are designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). We are also just a short commute from Preston and well connected to the national motorway network by both the M6 and M65.

We are looking for an Assistant Planning Officer to join our Development Management team and assist with the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP).

HARP is a scheme to replace sections of the Haweswater Pipeline with two sections of the replacement pipelines in the Ribble Valley. Both sections have full planning permission, and the development is expected to commence in 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody new to Planning to get involved in a major infrastructure project and will provide an excellent insight into all elements of a Local Authority Development Management team.

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities.

• Closing date: Sunday 16 November 2025
• Interview date: Thursday 27 November 2025

Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.

Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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