Job ref: SA25-070-01 | Job type: Permanent
Location: Downpatrick or Newry | Salary: PO1, SCP 29-32, £38,626 – £41,511 per annum
Quantity of Posts Available: 1

Closing date: Monday 21 Jul 2025 12:00

Job summary

** Please read the Planning Job Opportunities, Job Specific Information document before completing your application **

Reserve List
​​​​​​​​​​​​Whilst the Council are recruiting for permanent Planning positions, please note that reserve lists will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Planning positions at Council Offices in both Downpatrick and Newry for 18 months.
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Job Summary
To provide managerial, professional and technical advice, guidance and recommendations, and to carry out all the functions associated with the delivery of the Council’s responsibilities and statutory functions in respect of Planning.

Duration of Appointment
Permanent.
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​​​Working Pattern
36 hours Monday – Friday.
All posts are eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme.
Post holders must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant.
Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.

Location
Location is Downpatrick or Newry.
Postholders may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time.  Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.
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Salary
​​​​​​​PO1, SCP 29-32, currently £38,626 – £41,511 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).