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Planning Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £27,110 to £29,459 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27,110 up to £29,459 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 April 2024 |
| Location: | St. Albans, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | St Albans Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | P2094 |
Summary
Planning Assistant
£27,110 up to £29,459 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution
Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months
Full-time (37 hours per week)
Flexible working options (including hybrid)
Job Ref: P2094
About the role:
Are you interested in becoming a fully qualified Planner? Do you have Level 3 Qualifications (e.g. A Levels/BTEC) and/or relevant work experience and working or willing to work towards obtaining a degree qualification in Town Planning? If so, then come and join a supportive Development Management team at one of the leading and busiest planning authorities in England. This role will work closely with the Development Manager on a digital project which delivers a great new digital tool for our customers.
About you:
A basic working knowledge of the planning system, terminology and the structure and functions of local government is essential for this role, together with an understanding of core policies and procedures related to Planning. You must have good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience of working with database systems would be an advantage. We are looking for someone willing to learn and develop, with good interpersonal skills, a commitment to excellent customer services, a flexible approach to work together with the ability to work to very strict deadlines.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within Green Belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, historic city centre, market town and charming villages. Our refurbished offices are in the city centre near to the Thameslink station (London St Pancras 20 minutes and Luton Parkway 11 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
26.5 days plus public bank holidays (dependent on grade and length of service)
Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
Flexible working options (e.g. hybrid and flexitime)
Staff Parking Permit
Comprehensive training to support career development.
Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
Leisure and travel discounts
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
Closing date for applications: Monday 29th April 2024
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 9th May 2024
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Ashton, Development Manager on (01727) 819411. For full details visit our website here.
For full details visit www.stalbans.gov.uk or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.
£27,110 up to £29,459 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution
Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months
Full-time (37 hours per week)
Flexible working options (including hybrid)
Job Ref: P2094
About the role:
Are you interested in becoming a fully qualified Planner? Do you have Level 3 Qualifications (e.g. A Levels/BTEC) and/or relevant work experience and working or willing to work towards obtaining a degree qualification in Town Planning? If so, then come and join a supportive Development Management team at one of the leading and busiest planning authorities in England. This role will work closely with the Development Manager on a digital project which delivers a great new digital tool for our customers.
About you:
A basic working knowledge of the planning system, terminology and the structure and functions of local government is essential for this role, together with an understanding of core policies and procedures related to Planning. You must have good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience of working with database systems would be an advantage. We are looking for someone willing to learn and develop, with good interpersonal skills, a commitment to excellent customer services, a flexible approach to work together with the ability to work to very strict deadlines.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within Green Belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, historic city centre, market town and charming villages. Our refurbished offices are in the city centre near to the Thameslink station (London St Pancras 20 minutes and Luton Parkway 11 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
26.5 days plus public bank holidays (dependent on grade and length of service)
Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
Flexible working options (e.g. hybrid and flexitime)
Staff Parking Permit
Comprehensive training to support career development.
Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
Leisure and travel discounts
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
Closing date for applications: Monday 29th April 2024
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 9th May 2024
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Ashton, Development Manager on (01727) 819411. For full details visit our website here.
For full details visit www.stalbans.gov.uk or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.