We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual to take up a Planning Officer role within the Development Management team. In this Planning Officer role you will deal with a range of planning applications for development proposals across the City. As such, you should have excellent communication and negotiation skills. The role will require you to have knowledge of the planning system as well as current planning legislation, policies and procedures. You will be able to act on your own initiative and have the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 30 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

 The successful applicant must be customer focussed, a team player with demonstrable experience of effective planning and enforcement work either within the planning profession or in another profession where your skills will be transferrable.

 International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International sponsorship. 

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

 For an informal chat about the role, please contact Patrick Marfleet, Principal Planning Officer, on 01772 906577 or p.marfleet@preston.gov.uk

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £33,699 to £35,412 per annum

We are investing in our Planning service in order to deliver our corporate priorities.  We 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 provide technical and administrative support to the Planning team and previous experience and/or an understanding of the Development Management process 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.  

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi-time, hybrid working, a minimum of 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro rata, family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, Life Assurance Scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

**As the Council is a Foundation Living wage employer, you will be paid at Foundation Living Wage as a minimum, currently £25,949 per annum pro rata**

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.  

Closing Date: 24 May 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £25,185 to £25,583 per annum