HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL

Assistant Planner

Grade 6  £21,589 - £23,836 (pay award pending)

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join Burnley Council’s Development Control Service. You will work as part of a team of planners and support officers to deliver a highly efficient and responsive planning application and enforcement service that promotes sustainable growth. 

In recent years Burnley has seen significant economic and housing growth and you will work closely with the planning officers and the planning support team to promoting and delivering our ambitious agenda. You will have a positive attitude that will bring a practical and supportive approach to development management.

You will have knowledge of the planning process and have experience of working in a busy planning service. You will have an interest in town planning, a desire to grow your knowledge and skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.

This is a Politically Restricted Post within the meaning of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

 For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification, please contact Alec Hickey, Planning Team Manager, on 01282 425011 Ext. 3287.

Contact: Applications are accepted on-line only. For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Apply Button'.

Closing date: Monday 10th August 2020.

Interview date: Tuesday 1st September 2020.

The Council is committed to ensure that no one receives less favourable treatment for reasons relating to all recognised protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010