Temporary Part Time Assistant Planning Officer

Based in Clitheroe, Ribble Valley Borough Council’s offices are only minutes away from some of the most beautiful countryside in England (most of its 226 square miles are designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). We are also just a short commute from Preston and well connected to the national motorway network by both the M6 and M65.

We are looking for an Assistant Planning Officer to join our Development Management team to determine a varied caseload of planning applications throughout the Borough.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for dealing with pre-application queries and appeals.

This is a career graded post and salary level is dependent on level of qualification.

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities.

Closing date: Tuesday 7 April 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 15 April 2026