Planning Assistant Salary: £31,158 - £33,940 per annum Closing Date: Sunday 21st June Hours per week: 37 Andover These are dynamic times in Test Valley as we meet the challenge of accommodating the new housing and commercial growth we need to plan for across the borough, and deliver masterplan led regeneration projects in Andover and Romsey. Test Valley comprises a diverse and attractive natural and built environment including the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, historic town of Romsey, and the River Test, along with largest settlement of Andover which is the commercial centre of the borough. We are therefore hoping that you will join us to help deliver what our communities and unique environment needs Following internal promotion, an opportunity to join the Council as a planning assistant has become available in the Northern Development Management Team. With a positive attitude to development, you’ll be responsible for your own caseload of mainly householder development proposals, will attend planning committee, and will represent the Council at appeal. For this role, you will be educated to degree level and will need to demonstrate a keen interest in Planning along with enthusiasm and commitment to continuing your own personal and professional development. You’ll work in a well resourced and supported Planning and Development Service and will have good communication skills, have the ability to interpret legislation, to understand complex issues, to be diplomatic when needed; and to produce high quality written reports. Bringing a fresh perspective to our well-established and friendly team of professionals, we also welcome constructive and respectful challenge with the aim of continuously improving the service for our residents and businesses. Benefits In return you will receive a competitive salary, and a great place to work with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues. We actively promote a good work/life balance with an agile working environment which offers the opportunity to work remotely up to three days per week. We encourage continuous learning and development and have a programme of events designed to support employee wellbeing. Our range of employment benefits include the local government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, free on-site parking, and discounted leisure facilities. For further information, visit our website: https://www.testvalley.gov.uk/aboutyourcouncil/a-great-place-to-work We are a progressive council that places great importance on living our values and behaviours in terms of how we work and deliver our services. For more information on our values and behaviours, and why it is a great to work at Test Valley Borough Council, please visit: Our Vision and Values | Test Valley Borough Council Apply for this position by completing the application form on our website - A Great Place to Work | Test Valley Borough Council For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Sarah Appleton or Paul Goodman, Principal Planning Officers on 01264 368180 / 368978 respectively