Planning Admin apprenticeship

North Kesteven District Council is seeking a Planning Administration Apprentice

The successful candidate will be placed in the relevant department to enable them to gain valuable insight into the workings of the Council, as well as on-the-job experience to achieve the apprenticeship qualification – Business Administrator, Level 3.

Details of the qualification, contact information and where to apply can be found at the bottom of this page.

Key Responsibilities:  

  • Working with the Technical Planning Admin team to process Planning Applications and Pre-Application Advice Requests
  • Liaising with Customers, Applicants and Residents and providing administrative support
  • Providing a professional service, either on the telephone, in person or via electronic communication
  • Networking with NKDC colleagues and other apprentices
  • Preparation and presentation of a corporate project to our Senior Management Team

Key Attributes: 

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organised – as you will be completing your qualification as well as working
  • Motivated, driven, enthusiastic and willing to learn

Rates of pay, per annum:

Rates of Pay, per annum
Apprentice Pay
New starters under 21 years old £12,632
After 12 months service £16,394
Entrants aged over 21 years old or those who on entry to the scheme hold a degree will receive the Foundation Living Wage £21,029

This is a full-time (37 hours), 2 year fixed-term contract. 

Further information:

The closing date for all applications is 4 June 2023

The interview date will be week commencing 3 July 2023