Senior Planning and Building Control Support Officer
SectionDevelopment Management
LocationTown Hall
Salary£31,022 to £32,597 per annum (pay award pending)
Post TypeFull Time
Contract TypeFixed Term – 12 Months – Maternity cover
Closing Date23.59 hours BST on Monday 22 June 2026
ReferenceDEDM03003-2
Overview
Located in the heart of the Lancashire, Preston is a vibrant city with a rich history, beautiful landscapes, and a thriving cultural scene. Preston is at an unprecedented stage in its development. With over £20m of Towns Fund grant, major leisure and public realm projects underway, a new commercial quarter planned at Preston station and the ongoing implementation of the multi-award-winning City Living Strategy alongside the delivery of thousands of new homes and major infrastructure investment and delivery through the City Deal, Preston has developed a new confidence for positive change.
Responsibilities
We are looking to secure maternity cover in the Planning and Building Control Unit and are seeking enthusiastic, well‑organised and self‑motivated individuals who can work as part of a team, but also individually using their own initiative to take up this role.
You will be required to work to deadlines, therefore you must have good time management skills. You will assist in supervising and coordinating workloads within the Planning and Building Control Support Unit. You will also provide technical and administrative support to the Planning and Building Control teams and previous experience and/or an understanding of the Development Management and Building Control processes would be highly advantageous but not essential.
You will need to have an extensive understanding of Microsoft Office products and electronic document management systems. You must have excellent communication skills to deal with a wide range of customers, including the public and professionals.
Qualifications
Experience and/or an understanding of the Development Management and Building Control processes would be highly advantageous but not essential. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products and electronic document management systems is required. Excellent communication skills to deal with a wide range of customers is mandatory.
Benefits
Employee benefits include flexi‑time, hybrid working, a minimum of 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), family‑friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVCs, Life Assurance Scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle‑to‑work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.
Additional Information
Expected commencement date – August 2026
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Phil Cousins, Development Management Team Leader on 01772 906584 or p.cousins@preston.gov.uk. To obtain further details and apply online please visit our website www.preston.gov.uk
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