Grade 6 - £29,542 - £31,015 pro rata

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual for the role of Administration Assistant at the Harris. 

Free to enter and open to everyone, The Harris is a culturally significant civic building - a place for people to meet, explore ideas and engage with culture in the centre of Preston. After a £19 million restoration bringing together a museum, art gallery and library with blended displays, The Harris hosts major changing exhibitions, cultural events and workshops with nationally significant collections. Since reopening in September 2025, the Harris has received over 320,000 visitors from Preston, Lancashire and across the UK and features in Time Out Magazine Top 20 Best Museums in the UK. 

What’s the role about?

You will provide a high standard of administrative support to the Harris and the Cultural Service’s Senior Leadership Team, assisting with general business services, records management, retail stock management, group/event bookings and finance management.

What are we looking for?

You will need to be/have:

• Good interpersonal skills and team working skills
• Good IT skills, highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications 
• Effective communication skills
• Well organised and attentive to detail
• Able to multi-task, prioritise own workload and maintain confidentiality 
• Ability to produce accurate reports in a variety of formats
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Literacy and numeracy skills

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 25th November 2026. 

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 following probation, a minimum of 28 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, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.

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

Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £29,542 to £31,015 per annum pro rata

Salary: Grade 12 

£46,579 – £49,817 per annum (plus £7,000 market supplement per annum) 

Located in the heart of the Lancashire, Preston is a vibrant city with a rich history, beautiful landscapes, and a thriving cultural scene. Boasting a wide range of domestic buildings and commercial projects, Preston has something to offer any inspector, from inspecting domestic building work in an urban or rural setting or managing a multitude of development sites across the construction spectrum within the city, which is currently growing with many new and high-quality developments.  

We have an opportunity for a Senior Building Inspector to manage a varied portfolio of residential and commercial projects, providing expert advice and guidance to ensure that any work is carried out complies with the Building Regulations and associated legislation. 

You will need to provide a customer focused service for plan checking and site inspections and also provide support to the public protection function of the service, as and where required. You will be required to identify on-site contraventions of the regulations, ensuring such contraventions are swiftly addressed. You will also be expected to supply the enforcement team with technical knowledge and support in their pursuit of taking enforcement action.  

We offer hybrid working for these positions and although these posts are being advertised as full-time roles, we are a flexible employer and will consider applications from candidates who would prefer to work part-time or more flexibly.

To be successful you will be required to hold or be on the pathway to holding Registered Building Inspector status at Class 2 level (Category A-D and above) for plan assessment and inspection. Class 2 Inspectors will have a professional Building Control Qualification (RICS, CABE or equivalent), Building Control experience with working knowledge of building regulations and legislation, excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong organisation and prioritising skills and a strong focus for service excellence. 

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 following probation, a minimum of 30 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, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.

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

If we receive sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Michael Mallett, Principal Building Inspector on 01772 906913 or m.mallett@preston.gov.uk. To obtain further details and apply online please visit our website www.preston.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 28 Oct 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £46,579 to £49,817 per annum

Salary: Grade 9 

£37,563 – £39,481 per annum (plus £7,000 market supplement per annum)

Preston is a vibrant city with a rich history, beautiful landscapes, and a thriving cultural scene, with opportunities for a domestic surveyor to inspect building work in an urban or rural setting and within the North Preston urban extension.  

We have an opportunity for a Domestic Level Building Inspector to manage a varied portfolio of domestic projects, providing expert advice and guidance to ensure that any work is carried out complies with the Building Regulations and associated legislation. 

You will need to provide a customer focussed service for plan checking and site inspections and also provide support to the public protection function of the service, as and where required. You will be required to identify on-site contraventions of the regulations, ensuring such contraventions are swiftly addressed. You will also be expected to supply the enforcement team with technical knowledge and support in their pursuit of taking enforcement action.  

To be successful you will be required to hold Registered Building Inspector status at Class 2 level (Category A for Domestic level). Class 2 Inspectors will have a professional Building Control Qualification (Level 4 or equivalent), Building Control experience with working knowledge of building regulations and legislation, excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong organisation and prioritising skills and a strong focus for service excellence. 

We offer hybrid working for these positions and although these posts are being advertised as full-time roles, we are a flexible employer and will consider applications from candidates who would prefer to work part-time or more flexibly.

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 following probation, a minimum of 30 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, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.  

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

If we receive sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Michael Mallett, Principal Building Inspector on 01772 906913 or m.mallett@preston.gov.uk. To obtain further details and apply online please visit our website www.preston.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 28 Oct 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £37,563 to £39,481 per annum

You will need a recognised legal qualification (e.g. a fully Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or ILEX qualified Legal Executive or someone who can demonstrate a level of experience and skill fitting them for the post) and be highly competent at dealing with a wide and varied range of planning matters.  You will deal with a mixed caseload and must be proactive, and solution focussed driven to achieve successful outcomes for the Council.

       Your duties will involve:

• Working closely with the Assistant Director and other colleagues in Planning and Planning Enforcement to provide advice, assistance and advocacy where appropriate
• Preparation and drafting of section 106 Agreements
• Attending Planning Committee as the Council’s Legal Advisor
• Considering the Council’s position and advising on Planning Appeals
• Research on planning issues and providing clear and understandable advice on ad hoc planning and regulatory matters
• Assisting with policy and procedures and training in relation to planning matters

 Candidates with private sector experience must have a solid understanding of how local authorities operate and demonstrate their ability to transfer knowledge and skills to successfully deliver a service within a local government context.

You will be a strong team player, able to play an effective influencing role in project teams, with enthusiasm for delivering projects. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, drafting skills and the ability to provide legal advice to a variety of audiences including senior officers

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, bus and rail fares, a cycle to work scheme and access to a healthcare insurance scheme.

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

Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £46,579 to £49,817 per annum

Contract Type
Full Time, Permanent

Location
Town Hall

Salary
Grade 10 - £39,152 to £40,777 per annum

We are looking for an experienced, proactive and well-organised Housing Policy & Review Officer to help to deliver a responsive, high-quality service to households experiencing homelessness or housing issues. This permanent role offers the opportunity to make a practical difference by ensuring timely review decisions, so service users have clarity about their homelessness decisions and driving changes to policy and procedure to ensure an effective and responsive housing service.

Working within our Housing Advice and Prevention Service (HAPS), you will support internal and external colleagues, private and social landlords and service users with accurate housing and homelessness advice.  You will work closely with other teams within the Council to develop a good understanding of all types of accommodation available in Preston and support colleagues to monitor property and occupancy standards in temporary accommodation and properties identified as move on accommodation within the private sector.  

You will support policy and legislative compliance across the HAPS team which will include homelessness as well as social housing allocations and attendance at strategic meetings relating to the Select Move Choice Based Lettings Scheme.

You will work closely with colleagues working with specific cohorts of housing and homelessness service users to ensure the service is accessible and effective for all groups and communities within Preston.  You will maintain accurate records so that the service meets its statutory, safeguarding and financial responsibilities. 

There will be ongoing training opportunities to update and refresh work skills and homelessness legislation knowledge.

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 following probation, a minimum of 30 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, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.

To arrange an informal chat please contact Laura Riley l.riley@preston.gov.uk 

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

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £40,444 to £42,123 per annum

Make a Real Difference to Preston's Environment

Are you passionate about improving local communities and helping create cleaner, safer neighbourhoods? We are looking for a proactive, motivated and enthusiastic Clean Environment Officer to join our Neighbourhood Services team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving environmental quality across the city through inspections, community engagement, data analysis, enforcement support, and service improvement initiatives.

Working closely with operational teams, businesses, residents, councillors and partner organisations, you will help drive high standards of environmental cleanliness while supporting innovative approaches to tackle littering, fly-tipping and other environmental issues.

As a Clean Environment Officer, you will:

• Carry out environmental quality surveys and inspections across the city.
• Monitor and grade streets for litter, fly-tipping, graffiti, dog fouling, weeds, detritus and other environmental concerns.
• Analyse survey data and prepare reports, presentations and performance information.
• Undertake Duty of Care checks on commercial premises to ensure compliance with waste regulations.
• Support Waste Enforcement Officers through evidence gathering and investigations.
• Manage and develop the volunteer litter-picking programme.
• Organise community litter picks, environmental action days and engagement events.
• Conduct litter bin audits and identify opportunities to improve provision across the city.
• Respond to customer enquiries and complaints from residents, businesses and elected members.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to improve environmental services.
• Attend community meetings, including occasional evening and weekend events.

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.

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

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £34,811 to £36,581 per annum

Grade 5 (SCP 8 - 11) - £27,709 - £29,071

Help Us tell Preston’s Story 

We’re looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic Communications and Marketing Assistant to join our busy in-house Corporate Communications team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of communications and marketing projects that make a real difference. You’ll promote vital council services and share positive stories about Preston.

You’ll be producing compelling content for a wide range of audiences through several Council brands and across various print and digital channels. 

You’ll write press releases, social media content, blogs, case studies and features, respond to media and public enquiries, attend events, create photos and videos, and support communications and marketing campaigns across the Council. 

What you’ll bring to the job

You’ll be a confident communicator with:

• Experience of working in a communications or marketing environment
• Strong writing, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Experience of delivering campaigns and creating engaging digital content
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience of using creative tools such as Canva and CapCut
• A positive, collaborative approach and a commitment to equality, inclusion and continuous improvement

Experience of media relations, working with partners and stakeholders, or knowledge of local government and public services would be an advantage. Applicants should have at least five GCSEs, including English and Maths. 

If you’re bursting with ideas, enjoy turning complex information into clear and engaging content, and want to help tell the story of Preston and its people, we’d love to hear from you.

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. 

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to internal sponsorships. 

Apply by 25 October 2026. 

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £27,709 to £29,071 per annum

Fixed term for 12 Months 

37 hours per week

Grade 6 Salary £29,542 to £31,015 (per annum)

Help prevent homelessness in Preston. Join a dedicated frontline team providing advice, support and early intervention to people facing housing difficulties. Make a real difference by helping residents access the right support at the right time.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Development & Housing's Homelessness Advice & Prevention Service (HAPS) as a Homelessness Advice & Prevention Service Assistant.

Are you compassionate, organised and committed to supporting vulnerable people?

We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused individual to join our busy frontline service based at Preston Town Hall. You will be the first point of contact for people seeking housing and homelessness advice, helping to identify needs, provide guidance and ensure customers receive timely support.

Working as part of the Homelessness Advice & Prevention Service, you will engage with people who may be homeless or threatened with homelessness, including those experiencing complex challenges such as domestic abuse, mental ill health, physical health conditions, substance misuse, offending histories and repeat homelessness. You will play a key role in homelessness prevention, helping residents understand their housing options and access the support available to them.

Duties include:

Responding to enquiries by telephone, email, website and in person.

Assessing housing and homelessness enquiries and identifying when someone may be homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Providing advice, guidance and signposting to internal and external support services.

Supporting customers to access services digitally and encouraging self-service where appropriate.

Processing applications and enquiries relating to the housing register and Select Move.

Recording enquiries and case information accurately on the H-CLIC case management system.

Liaising with partners including housing providers, health services, social care, probation, DWP and voluntary sector organisations.

Promoting homelessness prevention and helping people understand their rights and housing options.

Identifying safeguarding concerns and ensuring these are reported appropriately.

Supporting the wider HAPS team with administrative and operational duties.

About you:

You'll be a positive and approachable individual with:

Experience delivering frontline customer or public services.

Experience working with vulnerable individuals or people with complex needs.

An understanding of homelessness issues and the barriers faced by people experiencing housing difficulties.

Knowledge of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, homelessness legislation including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

Excellent communication, interviewing and customer service skills.

The ability to remain calm and effective when dealing with challenging situations.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.

Good ICT skills, including experience of using databases or case management systems.

A commitment to empowering customers and delivering a trauma-informed approach to support.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while working within a supportive and dedicated team committed to preventing homelessness and improving outcomes for Preston residents.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Claire Blackburn via email C.Blackburn@preston.gov.uk.

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 which may 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, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares, a cycle to work scheme and access to a healthcare insurance scheme.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

International Sponsorship: This role is not open to international sponsorship.

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £29,542 to £31,015 per annum

Preston is a vibrant and thriving city located at the heart of Lancashire.

Preston enjoys first class transport connectivity on the west coast mainline for rail and is linked to four major motorways including the M6. The city also has good access to superb greenspace including a number of historic parks, the Forest of Bowland and the Lake District with the Fylde coast on its doorstep.

Preston has exciting plans at its heart with regeneration projects focusing on the Harris Quarter and including the new Animate leisure development and flexible office development Amounderness House. The Council is continuing to make effective use of other Council land and buildings to deliver its investment and development ambitions, whilst maximising receipts from the investment property portfolio.

We are looking for an individual to join the Council’s Investment Property team. Direct experience isn’t essential, but you should be able to learn quickly, work on your own initiative and adapt to using software such as GIS, property management systems and financial applications.

You will be providing invaluable support to a team of chartered surveyors, assisting with updating electronic records to the property system, interrogation of electronic and paper files, land ownership queries, provision of credit checks and supply of Land Registry information.  Organisational skills are imperative together with an ability to collate and manipulate data.  

In addition, you will be supported to take on the management of some of the smaller assets within the council’s property portfolio, which include the letting of garages, garden tenancies, small industrial units and simple licence agreements.

We are a small team and your role will be integral to its collective success. So, if you’re looking to develop your administration and / technical skills within a dynamic environment then I would encourage you to apply for this position. Full support through any training that would be required to develop and improve your skills will be provided.

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;

• Flexible and hybrid working
• A minimum of 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies and access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme
• Free parking plus cycle to work scheme

International sponsorships - this role is not open to international sponsorship. 

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion, then please contact Imelda Tinsley on i.tinsley@preston.gov.uk

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £34,811 to £36,581 per annum

Development and Housing Directorate. Preston is at an unprecedented stage in its development. With widespread public sector city centre regeneration 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.

The Council is in the final stages of reviewing its Development Plan, working in partnership with South Ribble and Chorley Council’s on a single spatial strategy for Central Lancashire. However, looking ahead, the Council is about to embark on an exciting new journey through Local Government Reorganisation which will involve new partnership working on strategic planning within the larger unitary authority. This is an exciting role within the Council, at the heart of major transformation of the city.

The Head of Planning Policy will provide effective leadership to the Planning Policy team and will be the principal advisor to officers, Members and stakeholders on planning policy matters.

We are looking for someone who is MRTPI qualified with extensive post qualification experience in the planning profession, who can foster strong team and partnership working, and has supervisory experience.

You will be organised, self-motivated but have the ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team.

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 following probation, 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, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.

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

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £55,224 to £56,293 per annum