Planning assistant

Planning Assistant - Temporary Belfast City CouncilAdelaide Street, Belfast City Centre BT2 8GD (with site visits across Belfast) 13.45 per hour (PAYE)37 hours per week (office-based during training, then 3 days in the office and 2 from home)Starting Monday 2 November 2026 Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting a Planning Assistant to join Belfast City Council''s Planning Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning student to gain real-world experience supporting planning officers on live applications across the city. No previous experience is needed. What you''ll be doing:Helping process planning applications and cases where planning rules may have been breachedAssisting with reports and recommendations, working with the Senior Planning OfficerAnswering planning enquiries from the public in person, by phone and by emailCarrying out site visits across Belfast to record site informationResearching planning histories and other planning mattersSupporting the business support team with validation, consultation and publicityAssisting with studies for Belfast''s new development plan What you''ll need:To be studying for a relevant third-level qualification, such as Planning and Property Development, or equivalentA full driving licence valid in Northern Ireland and a car available for work (you''ll make site visits across Belfast)A good understanding of, and interest in, the planning fieldStrong customer care and communication skills, both written and spokenGood IT ..... full job details .....