At a Glance
- Tasks: Support housing-led regeneration and strategic planning initiatives across Northern Ireland.
- Company: Join a public sector client making a real difference in communities.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, Monday to Friday schedule, and valuable experience.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful projects that shape the future of housing and communities.
- Qualifications: RTPI/IPI recognised Town Planning Degree and planning experience required.
The predicted salary is between 16.9 - 16.9 £ per hour.
Location: Ballymena or Derry/Londonderry
Duration: Temporary
Salary: £16.90 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Closing date for CV submission: 5:00pm on Wednesday 5th August 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional to support housing-led regeneration, land asset management and strategic planning initiatives. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of new housing developments, regeneration programmes and place-shaping projects across Northern Ireland.
Key Responsibilities- Undertake land asset activities, including evaluations, estate studies and planning applications.
- Support housing-led regeneration projects and the delivery of new housing developments, including mixed-use and mixed-tenure neighbourhoods.
- Assist with the Social Housing Development Programme by identifying and supporting schemes in areas of housing need.
- Undertake Site Identification Studies and Feasibility Studies in areas of high housing demand and rural locations.
- Provide professional town planning advice across a range of housing and regeneration projects.
- Complete Housing Market Analysis and Housing Need Statements.
- Support the production of annual Housing Investment Plans.
- Liaise with councils, communities and key stakeholders to support regeneration and place-shaping initiatives.
- Produce reports and briefings on housing need and regeneration programmes.
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies, governance requirements and planning procedures.
- A RTPI/IPI recognised Town Planning Degree.
- Experience within planning, regeneration, housing or a related environment.
- Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in GIS (ArcMap).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to produce accurate reports and planning documentation.
- A commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
- Basic Access NI clearance (required prior to commencement).
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to Caroline at [email address]. Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date, including your full employment history, qualifications and current contact details.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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