Planning Assistant

Salary: £31,158 – £33,940 per annum, Closing Date: Sunday 21st June, Hours per week: 37, Location: Andover.

Test Valley is a diverse and attractive area, including the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, the historic town of Romsey, and the River Test, with Andover as a commercial centre. We are seeking a Planning Assistant to join the Northern Development Management Team to help deliver regeneration projects in Andover and Romsey.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of mainly householder development proposals.
• Attend planning committee meetings.
• Represent the Council at appeals.
• Produce high‑quality written reports.
• Interpret legislation, understand complex issues and communicate diplomatically.

Qualifications

• Degree level education.
• Keen interest and enthusiasm for Planning.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and understand complex issues.
• Diplomatic and respectful in challenging situations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Agile working environment with the possibility to work remotely up to three days per week.
• Good work/life balance.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discounted leisure facilities.

We actively promote continuous learning and development and support employee wellbeing through a programme of events.

Our values and behaviours focus on delivering services with integrity and innovation.

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