PLANNING ASSISTANT

Employer:Runnymede Borough Council

Reference:146PL

Published:Wed 08/05/2013 15:21 PM

Closing date:Wed 22/05/2013 23:00 PM

Working pattern:Flexible Hours, Job-Share, Permanent position

Hours:37 hours per week

Salary:Starting salary between £23,187 and £31,713

DBS check:No

Location:Based in Addlestone, Surrey

PLANNING ASSISTANT Ref 146PL

Starting salary between £23,187 and £31,713

depending on experience/qualifications/membership of RTPI

plus Essential User Car Allowance

Runnymede Borough Council is looking to supplement its Planning team through the appointment of a Career Grade Planner, to work as a Planning Assistant in the Development Management Team. The post is considered ideal for anyone starting their career in Planning, either working towards or recently qualified, or wishing to move from a technical role in a Planning Service.

You must be educated to degree level with some knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and

some experience of dealing with customers. A qualification in Town and Country Planning (or similar) and/or

office experience involving customers will be an advantage.

You will be a self motivated individual with a relevant degree, good communication and report writing skills and a desire to progress your career. A proven dedication to customer service is essential.

Runnymede Borough Council is keen to support and develop staff within the Service and provides the future opportunity to be involved in all aspects of Planning including Enforcement, Policy and Strategy work.

For an informal chat please contact Christine Kelso (01932 425256) or Ian Maguire on (01932 425240

Job share will be considered.

Full information at www.surreyjobs.info where you can apply on-line or download the pack. If this is difficult for you please contact us at Personnel, Runnymede Borough Council, Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone, Surrey. KT15 2AH. Email personnel@runnymede.gov.uk . Telephone (01932) 425519 (24 hour service).

CVs will not be considered.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: Wednesday 22 May 2013

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 June

If you meet the Essential Criteria on our Person Specification, we want to encourage you to apply to work with us whatever your ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or whether you have a disability. If you or anyone you know have decided not to apply or pursue an application because information supplied by us, or contact with us, has suggested that your application would not be welcome, please let us know or, if this is difficult for you, ask someone to do so on your behalf.

Positions with Runnymede Borough Council are available only to applicants who are permitted by law to work in this Country. Applicants from outside the UK will be expected to meet their own interview and relocation travel costs to point of entry in the UK.