Assistant Planner (Full Time) (Temporary)

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Based at Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified or recent graduate to contribute to the Council’s high quality planning service provision and to gain good practical experience. The post will involve assisting in the production of the next Local Development Plan, planning guidance, development briefs, land use audits and other planning policy work as well as maintaining databases, websites, and information systems.

The post will be based within the Place Strategy Team in the Chief Executives Service. We are looking to recruit an appropriately qualified assistant planner who will have knowledge of land use planning policy, including environmental, economic, and social aspects.

You must have a degree in planning or equivalent discipline and have knowledge of planning legislation and the development planning regulations. It is essential that you have experience of producing written work; the ability to analyse and present clear information, with effective organisational, time management, IT, communication, and engagement skills.  

This is an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to develop their career as a policy professional within a local government environment.

A full, current driving licence is desirable.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 2 years or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.