Planning Applications Technical Support Assistant

Arun District Council; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Arun District Council is seeking a Planning Applications Technical Support Assistant to provide technical and administrative support to the Planning Department in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The role includes checking, verifying and registering planning applications, plus general admin tasks and customer liaison.

The position is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) with a salary of £29,064 - £31,022 per annum and a closing date of 4 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Technical checking, verifying and registering planning applications.
• Scanning, downloading electronic applications and logging information onto the database.
• Liaising with customers to process applications and answer planning enquiries.
• Maintaining calm and a positive attitude in a busy environment and adapting to change.

Job description

Planning Applications Technical Support Assistant

• Employer: Arun District Council
• Salary: £29,064 - £31,022 per annum
• Location: Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 37 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 04/09/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: P/26/343329

At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could bethat difference.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our small busy team which provides technical and administrative support to the Planning Department.

Duties will include the technical checking, verifying and registering of planning applications as well as general administrative duties such as scanning, downloading electronic applications and logging information onto our data base. You will be required to liaise with our customers in order to process their applications and also deal with general enquiries about planning.

The ability to remain calm in a busy environment and a positive attitude to embracing change and problem solving is vital.

For more information about joining the Technical Support Team in the Planning Department, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).

As well as submitting your CV please provide a statement clearly indicating why you have applied for this post and demonstrate how your previous work experience is relevant for this post.

We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 4 September 2026 23:59pm