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 co-ordinating 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.  

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 28 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.

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

Closing Date: 22 Jun 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £31,022 to £32,597 per annum (pay award pending)