Planning Officer

A permanent vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following posts and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:-

Planning Officer
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Scale PO1, SCP 29 - 32 Currently £39,862 – £42,839 
Location: The location of the post will be Ballymena but requirements of the post may result in the postholder having to work in locations across Mid & East Antrim.

Main Purpose of Job:
Provide professional and technical advice, guidance and recommendations and carry out all the functions associated with the delivery of the Council’s responsibilities and statutory functions in respect of Planning.
Manage Planning Assistant(s) in a way that supports a culture of effective team working, continuous improvement and innovation.
Provide professional support to the Senior Planning Officer, assemble and analyse information to inform decision making within the Planning function.

PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered. 
The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. 
Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 10 November 2025, 4pm.