Job Description

Planning Assistant (Development Management)

Salary and Hours:

Band C 28,415.09 - 31,853.71 per annum, 37 hours per week (part time hours will be considered)

Contract Type:

12 month Fixed Term

Location:

Mix of home working and Office (Horizon Business Centre, Norwich)

Are you interested in an opportunity to work as part of the majors planning teams on applications and supporting work to ensure we deliver against our growth agenda?

Role Snapshot...

This is an opportunity for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract in the Majors Planning Team. We have a challenging and busy period with a large pipeline of applications and projects to deliver in the next 12 months and need support working on some of the more minor applications and workstreams that support this. You will have some knowledge and experience of planning on a day to day level however will receive the necessary support to grow your skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this Development Management role and so this is an opportunity to build on your existing knowledge and experience.

Your organisational, time management, problem solving, negotiation and communication skills will enable you to be responsible for your own work and effect positive outcomes on applications, projects and workstreams.

What you'll be doing...

You will be part of a busy development management team initially principally working to support the Majors Planning team on smaller 'supporting' planning applications, discharge of conditions, non material amendments, post decision matters and project support for major applications. Subject to work demands of the team, you may also be required to assess planning applications on other minor applications typically householder applications and other minor proposals.

You will assist in processing and advising on general enquiries and advise on whether planning permission is required.

Assessing planning applications and discharge of condition applications includes site inspections, publicity, liaison with technical consultees, negotiation with applicants/agents, objectors and the public.

Preparing delegated reports and recommendations to committee in respect of your caseload.

Assist senior officers preparing evidence, land use history and statements in the preparation of appeals.

Undertake administrative duties in support of the work of the Development Management Team, including monitoring compliance with planning permissions and work to support senior planning colleagues on Major planning applications.

You will... have a relevant qualification (HNC or related degree) and/or proven experience in a planning environment and

have a full driving licence.

What's in it for you...

Our package includes:

25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees) Opportunity to work your hours flexibly to improve your work life balance (where operationally possible) Employer pension contributions of 15% with the option to make additional voluntary contributions Access to our One Team Rewards scheme including discounts in high street shops and restaurants, employee assistance programme and car lease scheme - with more to come! Payroll giving scheme Regular reviews with your line manager, develop a personal development plan, as well as opportunities to undertake training Compassionate leave and sickness entitlement for times of need Support towards volunteering days in the community and encouragement to be involved with fun activities to raise money for local and national charities.
You may still have questions about the roles and can contact Tracy Lincoln, Development Manager, 01508 533814 to answer these for you.

Please apply online for this role via our website.

Closing date: Sunday 20 August 2025 11:30 pm

Interview date: 1 September 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 28,415.09-31,853.71 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 08/25 - AS