Planning Tech Support Officer — Hybrid, Impact & Growth

Elmbridge Borough Council; Esher; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Local discounts

Free parking

Birthday leave

Time off between Christmas and NY

Job summary

Elmbridge Borough Council is seeking a technically capable planning support officer to join our Business Support Team in Esher. You will validate planning applications, respond to enquiries, and manage case administration from submission to decision, while supporting appeals and enforcement processes.

The role offers hybrid working, 36 hours per week, and a permanent contract. The team focuses on continuous improvement and delivering high-quality services to communities within Elmbridge.

Responsibilities

• Validate a wide range of planning applications
• Respond to enquiries from applicants, agents and the public with clear, professional advice
• Manage planning case administration from submission through to decision
• Support coordination of planning appeals and enforcement cases ensuring deadlines and procedures are met
• Contribute to improvements in planning processes, systems and digital tools to enhance service delivery

Job description

Elmbridge Borough Council is seeking a technically capable planning support officer to join our Business Support Team in Esher. You will validate planning applications, respond to enquiries, and manage case administration from submission to decision, while supporting appeals and enforcement processes.

The role offers hybrid working, 36 hours per week, and a permanent contract. The team focuses on continuous improvement and delivering high-quality services to communities within Elmbridge.