Housing Support Officer

Role Overview

Salary is £28,142 to £32,061 per year. This is a permanent full-time position, working 37 hours each week. The role is not available for international sponsorship.

As a Housing Support Officer (Grade 6) within Education – School Place Planning, you will be based at County Hall with a hybrid working arrangement.

About the Role

Lancashire County Council is looking for a well-organised, detail-focused person to join the School Place Planning Team. The post supports the coordination of education input linked to housing development across Lancashire.

Working with the School Place Planning Housing Principal, you will review planning applications, track housing growth, and help ensure that the right developer contributions are secured to reduce pressure on school places.

This is a strong opportunity for someone wanting to grow their experience in planning, data analysis, and infrastructure coordination in a supportive local authority setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Track planning portals and handle responses related to housing applications.
• Evaluate how new developments may affect demand for school places.
• Assist with securing and monitoring Section 106 contributions.
• Keep clear and accurate records of contributions, trigger points, and clawback deadlines.
• Review and interpret data to support planning decisions.
• Help prepare statutory submissions such as the Infrastructure Funding Statement.
• Support the drafting of planning responses and service reports.
• Develop productive working relationships with district officers, developers, and other stakeholders.

About You

You should be an organised and analytical individual with experience in administration, planning, or data-related work. Strong IT skills, including confidence with Microsoft Office, are important for this position.

You will need to manage multiple priorities effectively, meet deadlines, and work well with a variety of stakeholders. Familiarity with planning or education frameworks would be an advantage, though it is not essential.

A relevant qualification or equivalent practical experience is required.

Why Join Us

This role allows you to contribute to ensuring education infrastructure keeps pace with housing growth, helping support strong communities across Lancashire.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• Flexible hybrid working is available.
• There are opportunities for development and career progression.
• You will join a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Values

The council is seeking someone who reflects its values of being supportive, innovative, respectful, and collaborative, and who also demonstrates the Lancashire Mindset: growth, ownership, optimism, and positive impact.

Additional Information

This is an essential car user post. You must be able to provide a vehicle for work-related use and hold appropriate business insurance; reasonable adjustments will be considered.

Applicants should submit an application form and a supporting statement showing how they meet the role requirements. The closing date is 24 July 2026, and interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 3 August 2026.

If successful, you will need to apply for a DBS disclosure. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended in 2013.

The council reserves the right to close the vacancy early if enough applications are received. Further employee benefits are available through the council’s vacancies information.