Vacancy Details

Description

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBOURHOODS & REGULATORY SERVICES

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

 

 

GRADUATE PLANNING ASSISTANT                                                                                      REF: 105781

Band 4 £24,404.00 pa

Fixed 1 year contract (August 2025 July 2026, final dates to be confirmed)

37 hours per week

 

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.

 

The Planning and Development Section has established a strong positive reputation for quality of service, in providing a pro-active approach designed to facilitate and promote high quality development and are keen to retain their good working relationship with Newcastle University.

 

We are seeking a graduate planner to play an active role in the continued development of the service, predominantly working within the Development Management team of the Planning and Development Service. To be successful, you will need excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work under pressure and on your own initiative.

 

This post is aimed at graduates participating in the Town Planning Placement Year (MPlan/Diploma) prior to recommencing with their studies. It is expected that the successful candidate will commence employment in August 2025.

 

For an informal discussion please contact Dan James, Team Leader on (01429) 284319.

 

Closing date for applications: 31/01/2025

 

Interview Dates February 2025 (to be confirmed).

 

PLEASE NOTE - All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered.  Please ensure that you also check your junk mail

 

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: