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Planning Assistant

Job Posted: 13 hours ago

Salary: £ 13.45 - 13.45 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Belfast, County Antrim

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Planning Assistant - Belfast City Council 

Belfast, BT2 8GD | Temporary, 13 weeks | £13.45 PAYE | 37 hours per week

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting a Planning Assistant on behalf of Belfast City Council, to join the Planning Service within the Place and Economy Department. This is a temporary role covering a peak in workload, with an anticipated start date of 1st September 2026 and a duration of 13 weeks.

About the role

You'll provide support to Planning and Place officers across a range of planning-related duties, including:

Assisting with the processing of planning applications and breaches of planning control
Helping prepare reports and agreeing recommendations with the Senior Planning Officer
Responding to planning enquiries from members of the public by phone, email, and in person
Carrying out site visits across Belfast to research planning histories and gather site information
Providing cover and advice to business support officers on validation, consultation, and publicity
Contributing to studies supporting Belfast's new development plan 

Working pattern

3 days in the office, 2 days remote after an initial training period.

What you'll need

To be studying towards a relevant third-level qualification (e.g. Planning and Property Development) or equivalent
A full driving licence valid in Northern Ireland, with access to a car for official business (or an alternative that meets the travel requirements of the role)
No prior experience required - this role is well suited to those looking to build a career in planning
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to deal with sensitive or confidential information appropriately
Good IT skills across standard office software
The ability to work well independently and as part of a team 

To apply, you must be able to provide:

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
A valid driving licence 

Interested candidates should apply promptly

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National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

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