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Planning Officer - Council HQ - SBO10290

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

Newtown St. Boswells, Melrose £40,001 – £50,000 a year contract Posted 4 September 2026 Apply by 6 October 2026

Home Office register entry: Scottish Borders Council, Melrose

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Closest occupation match: SOC 2452, Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £35,800 a year.

Public reference figures for the Skilled Worker route: the standard salary threshold is £41,700 a year and the new-entrant threshold is £33,400 a year. Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

About this role

Job Details Grade: 9A Hours: 35 Hourly Rate: £24.74 - £26.72 Salary: £45,153.19 - £48,766.68 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent Please note the closing date has been amended to 18th September 2026 Role Purpose This is an exciting opportunity to assist in the efficient delivery of the Development Management function of the Council's Planning Housing and Related Services department, including the processing of planning and related applications in accordance with current procedure, policy and …

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Last verified against our ingestion on 6 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.