Trainee Assistant Planner (Fixed Term) 2 Posts - GLA13425

Glasgow City Council; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a unique opportunity for Trainee Assistant Planners to influence urban development in Glasgow. This role combines practical experience with academic study, allowing you to contribute to the planning service while pursuing a BSc in Town Planning. You'll engage in site visits, assess planning applications, and support public inquiries, all while working in a collaborative environment. This position promises a dynamic workload and the chance to shape the future of one of Scotland's largest cities. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving health and well-being outcomes in the community.

Benefits

Annual leave

Public holiday entitlements

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance benefits

Occupational health benefits

Qualifications

• 4 Highers graded BCCC including National 5 Maths and English.
• Desirable: Full current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessment of planning applications and supporting policy.
• Provide customer support for planning enquiries via various methods.

Skills

IT Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Collaborative Work

Education

4 Highers graded BCCC

National 5 Maths and English (Grade B)

BSc in Town Planning

Job description

Job Description

Are you interested in a career pathway to urban planning, covering land use, sustainability, biodiversity and health outcomes, while influencing the future development of Glasgow, the largest planning authority in Scotland?

A unique opportunity has arisen for two Trainee Assistant Planner posts who, whilst working for Glasgow City Council, will contribute to the delivery of the statutory Planning service and to the design and improvement of places in Glasgow, delivering improved outcomes for health and well-being, and the environment whilst studying for a BSc in Town Planning at the University of West of Scotland (UWS) on a part-time basis. This will allow you to develop your skills and experience with a varying and dynamic workload whilst studying. This will give you an opportunity to apply for any suitable advertised roles following the completion of your degree.

The role will assist with the assessment of planning applications and supporting policy under planning legislation, including attending site visits and meetings where appropriate, and preparation of reports. You will also assist the public with planning enquiries by telephone, writing or face-to-face and provide a customer orientated ethos within the operation of the Planning service and contribute to the delivery of the planning authority’s Improvement Plan.

For these roles, you need to have 4 Highers graded BCCC including National 5 Maths and English (Grade B, or above). It is desirable to have a full current UK driving licence. You should have IT skills and good written and oral communication skills. You will need to have the ability to work collaboratively. You require to live in a G postcode to apply for these roles.

The expected attendance at university is one day per week for Terms 1 and 2. You will be required to participate in the formal courses and exams / assessments as required in the course outcomes for the BSc in Town Planning. More details of the course can be found at UWS Town Planning.

This post is fixed term to 30 June 2029.

We recognise our most valuable assets are our people and strive to be an employer of choice offering competitive salaries and a range of excellent benefits, such as our annual leave and public holiday entitlements, contributory pension scheme, our employee assistance and occupational health benefits.

If you wish further information about this opportunity, please contact Max Wilson by email.

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Further Information

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