Planning Administrator — Excel & Data Specialist (FTC)

Direct Recruitment (Midlands) Ltd; Stone; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Busy Planning Department

Varied admin role

Excel skills development

Job summary

Direct Recruitment (Midlands) Ltd is recruiting a Planning Administrator for a Fixed Term Contract in Stone, Staffordshire. The role focuses on supporting the Planning Department with meticulous documentation and efficient data handling, using advanced Excel skills.

The ideal candidate will manage delivery notes, maintain planning records, and generate reports. Excellent organisational ability, attention to detail and reliability are essential for success in this busy, office-based position.

Qualifications

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and ability to handle large data sets.
• Experience in an administrative role with organised documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Experience handling delivery notes, paperwork and filing systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible, reliable and positive approach to work.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, processing and checking delivery notes, ensuring information is accurate.
• Printing, sorting, filing and maintaining planning documentation.
• Updating Excel spreadsheets, trackers and planning records.
• Producing accurate reports and assisting with data analysis using Excel.
• Providing general administrative support to the Planning Department.
• Ensuring all paperwork is completed, organised and filed correctly.
• Liaising with internal departments to communicate information accurately.
• Maintaining accurate filing systems (electronic and paper).
• Assisting with daily planning activities and meeting deadlines.
• Identifying discrepancies in paperwork and records.
• Supporting the Planning Team with additional admin duties as required.

Skills

MS Excel

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Tools

Outlook

Word

Job description

Direct Recruitment (Midlands) Ltd is recruiting a Planning Administrator for a Fixed Term Contract in Stone, Staffordshire. The role focuses on supporting the Planning Department with meticulous documentation and efficient data handling, using advanced Excel skills.

The ideal candidate will manage delivery notes, maintain planning records, and generate reports. Excellent organisational ability, attention to detail and reliability are essential for success in this busy, office-based position.