Responsible to a Senior Planning Officer, through a Planning Officer in the Planning Section for the provision of a high quality, efficient and effective Planning Service in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area.

To provide support to the team in meeting all statutory requirements and ensuring effective performance management in the area of work assigned, whilst supporting training and development for staff within the team to meet the needs of the business and all customers in accordance with best practice standards and other performance indicators.

Salary: £36,363 – £38,220 (SO1, SCP 25-27) plus 19% employer pension contribution (subject to job evaluation)

Location of Post: Based at Mossley Mill but may be required to work from any Council site within the Borough.

Closing Date: Friday 17 October 2025, 12 noon

This recruitment campaign is to compile a Planning Assistant reserve list only. If this

post becomes available either part time, full time, temporary or permanent within 12

months this will be offered to reserve candidates in order of merit.