Planning Assistant

Are you passionate about planning and looking to kick start your career in a vibrant and diverse London borough? We have just the opportunity for you!

As a Planning Assistant, you will work with experienced colleagues on a wide range of projects in the Delivery, Development Management & Enforcement, and Strategic Planning teams. Your work will initially involve monitoring of planning obligations, work on the distribution of planning obligations for infrastructure projects, or supporting our Development Management & Enforcement teams including on decision making.

We are looking for an individual who is team focused and dedicated to the delivery of high quality services in tight timeframes. You should have a good eye for detail and excellent communication skills. The ability to engage with a range of stakeholders, prepare clear and concise reports and occasionally step out of your comfort zone with the support of the team would be definite advantages for this post.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our Borough, our communities and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

We’d love to hear from you if you are considering your next career move and have a passion for planning in a dynamic urban environment!

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 27 November 2024 (22.59)

Interview date: TBC

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk