Planning Administrator

Park Avenue Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Immediate start available

Job summary

Park Avenue Recruitment partners with a Norfolk-based Local Authority to appoint an experienced Planning Administrator on an interim basis. You will support the planning service with robust administrative processes and efficient record handling.

The role is fully remote with flexible hours and open to both full-time and part-time candidates, making it ideal for experienced planning administrators seeking a flexible interim contract.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a Local Authority Planning department.
• Essential experience using both Idox and Uniform systems.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer planning applications from receipt through to determination.
• Maintain and update planning records and databases.
• Manage correspondence and enquiries from applicants, agents and members of the public.
• Upload and maintain planning documents on the authority's systems.
• Ensure planning information is recorded accurately and in line with statutory requirements.

Skills

Planning experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent working

Prioritisation

Tools

Idox

Uniform

Job description

I am currently partnering with a Norfolk-based Local Authority with an excellent reputation, who are looking for an experienced Planning Administrator to join their Planning team on an interim basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and supportive team, providing essential administrative support to the planning service. The authority offers fully remote working, flexible hours, and is open to both full-time and part-time applicants, making it ideal for experienced planning administrators seeking a flexible contract.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide administrative support across the Planning department, helping to ensure applications and planning records are processed accurately and efficiently. You'll play a key role in supporting planning officers and maintaining the smooth running of the service.

The Responsibilities

• Process and administer planning applications from receipt through to determination.
• Maintain and update planning records and databases.
• Manage correspondence and enquiries from applicants, agents and members of the public.
• Upload and maintain planning documents on the authority's systems.
• Ensure planning information is recorded accurately and in line with statutory requirements.
• Provide general administrative support across the Planning team.

Experience Needed

• Previous experience working within a Local Authority Planning department.
• Essential experience using both Idox and Uniform systems.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

What's on Offer

• Excellent rates of pay between £25-£30 per hour.
• Fully remote working arrangements.
• Flexible hours with part-time applicants encouraged to apply.
• Opportunity to join a well-respected Norfolk Local Authority.
• Supportive team environment with an immediate start available.