Job Description
Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 05 December 2026
Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)
This role is subject to -
Driving Licence – you must always hold a full valid driving licence
The role will be within the Planning Service in the development and implementation of the Council's planning policies for the physical regeneration of the City of Manchester. This role will support the development management functions of the City Council as the Local Planning Authority.
The role holder will provide key technical and administrative support as required for effective service delivery.
Provide effective support to Planning staff in the handling of planning applications, projects and appeals against decisions taken by the Council as local planning authority.
Provide general administrative support to other team members, including registering planning applications and associated work, filing, photocopying, proof-reading and arranging meetings, preparation and reproduction of maps and other plans in connection with the work of the service and utilisation of IT.
Assist in the effective handling of planning related matters, including straightforward investigations, research work and complaint handling.
Assist with the provision of information for local land charges and personal searches and for consultations on licensing applications.
Application and use of IT systems to ensure effective service provision.
For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please email [email protected].
About the Candidate
For this post, candidates need to demonstrate personal commitment to continuous self development and service improvement. Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications. We can offer flexibility to your needs, if you require any adjustments at all, please let us know by emailing [email protected]
About Us
We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.
When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.
To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:
We take time to listen and understand
We work together and trust each other
We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.
Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. If you want to find out more about the role, our culture, flexible arrangements or any adjustments, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. If you are invited to interview we will ask you if you require any adjustments in order for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Accessibility
As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.
We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.
When you join us
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.
Other relevant information
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
Who we are - Manchester City Council
Privacy Notice
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 05 December 2026
Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)
This role is subject to -
Driving Licence – you must always hold a full valid driving licence
The role will be within the Planning Service in the development and implementation of the Council's planning policies for the physical regeneration of the City of Manchester. This role will support the development management functions of the City Council as the Local Planning Authority.
The role holder will provide key technical and administrative support as required for effective service delivery.
Provide effective support to Planning staff in the handling of planning applications, projects and appeals against decisions taken by the Council as local planning authority.
Provide general administrative support to other team members, including registering planning applications and associated work, filing, photocopying, proof-reading and arranging meetings, preparation and reproduction of maps and other plans in connection with the work of the service and utilisation of IT.
Assist in the effective handling of planning related matters, including straightforward investigations, research work and complaint handling.
Assist with the provision of information for local land charges and personal searches and for consultations on licensing applications.
Application and use of IT systems to ensure effective service provision.
For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please email [email protected].
About the Candidate
For this post, candidates need to demonstrate personal commitment to continuous self development and service improvement. Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications. We can offer flexibility to your needs, if you require any adjustments at all, please let us know by emailing [email protected]
About Us
We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.
When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.
To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:
We take time to listen and understand
We work together and trust each other
We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.
Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. If you want to find out more about the role, our culture, flexible arrangements or any adjustments, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. If you are invited to interview we will ask you if you require any adjustments in order for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Accessibility
As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.
We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.
When you join us
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.
Other relevant information
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
Who we are - Manchester City Council
Privacy Notice
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