Planning Technical Support

Carrington West; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Planning Technical Support Officer for a 3-month contract based in Braintree, England. This role involves managing data from planning applications, serving as a point of contact for inquiries, and overseeing document management. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in Development Management, proficiency in relevant systems, and excellent communication skills. Pay is £25 per hour, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with data management and planning applications.
• Ability to engage with the public and respond effectively to queries.
• Competence in maintaining filing systems and producing documents.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and input data from planning applications.
• Serve as a contact point for public and internal inquiries.
• Create and maintain digital filing systems.

Skills

Previous experience of working in a support role in Development Management and/or Building Control

Knowledge of Idox and Civica systems

ICT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel and Adobe

Good verbal communication skills

Good written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and manage time

Self‑motivated and able to work in a team

Job description

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Planning Technical Support Officer on a 3 month rolling contract basis.

We are looking for someone to assist in providing an efficient and effective service delivery to users of the Development Management service and the public.

Key responsibilities

• Application and data management: Receive, process, and input data from planning applications and appeal cases into relevant systems. Maintain and update databases to ensure information is accurate and current.
• Communication and liaison: Serve as a point of contact for the public, agents, and internal departments, responding to queries via phone and email.
• Document and file management: Create and maintain digital filing systems. Send templated letters, reports, and other documents.

The Experience you will bring

• Previous experience of working in a support role in Development Management and/or Building Control
• Knowledge and experience with Idox and Civica systems
• ICT skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel and Adobe
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to prioritize and manage time
• Self‑motivated and able to work in a team in a hybrid environment

Pay Rate – £25 per hour (Negotiable subject to experience)

Job Ref – 62348

Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed)

Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supplies clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.