Planning Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Darlington Borough Council's Development Management team. We are seeking to recruit a Planning Assistant to join a busy and committed team dealing with planning applications with a focus on the delivery of economic initiatives and quality place making.

Your main responsibility will be to manage a caseload of more straightforward planning applications, enquiries and appeals, as well as other similar tasks as may be necessary from time to time. You will demonstrate the ability to work and contribute as part of our friendly and committed team of planners and support staff, have some experience of dealing with planning application, be well-organised and with an eye for detail and thoroughness.

You should also be an effective communicator and show a clear commitment to providing outstanding customer service and be IT literate.

We offer flexible working arrangements including a blended approach to office and home working.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

Find out further information about us and what it's like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

Provisional Interview dates for this post will be week commencing 24th April in the town hall

General Information for Applicants

For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact Andrew Harker, Interim Planning Development Manager on .

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We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.