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Location

Newark, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

Technical Support Officer
Planning Development
Permanent, 32 hours per week, these hours can be flexible.
Salary NS6 £24,702 - £25,979 pro rata per annum

We are now recruiting for a Technical Support Officer to join us. As part of the role, you will provide technical support services to the Planning team.

We offer a competitive salary, enrolment in the local government pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days pro rata per annum and increasing with service, free car parking*, a whole host of family-friendly benefits, flexi-time, hybrid working, 1 days’ paid volunteering leave, a health cashback plan, access to an employee benefits platform, and £10/month membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

The key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
• Inputting planning applications and associated enquiries as well as ensuring all relevant information has been provided.
• Providing and advice and guidance regarding the need for planning permission.
• Issuing decisions relating to tree works in conservation areas.
• Administering the appeal process as necessary.
• Inputting orders and raising invoices.
• Responding to enquiries and freedom of information requests.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a planning or building control support environment as well as the ability to interpret maps, plans and technical drawings. You will also have effective communication and customer services skills, be comfortable using a range of ICT software and applications, and work with a high degree of accuracy.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Lee Robinson, Planning Technical Support Manager, on 01636 655821 or at [email protected]

To apply, please submit your CV and provide a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Please do this via the iTrent recruitment portal. A supporting statement addressing the essential criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.

Closing Date 12 midnight, Sunday 17th March

Interviews Between 26th and 28th March 2024

As an employer we promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.
Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

*Free staff parking is valid until 31st July 2024.

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Salary

£24.7k - £25.98k per annum