Planning Technical Support

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Planning Technical Support Officer for a 3-month contract in Essex. Responsibilities include data management, liaising with the public, and document management. Candidates should have experience in Development Management, knowledge of Idox and Civica systems, and strong communication skills. Pay is £25 per hour, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a support role in Development Management or Building Control.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-motivation

Tools

Idox

Civica

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe

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 will include:

• 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 prioritise and manage time
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team in a hybrid environment

Carrington West Pay Rate - £25per/hour (Negotiable subject to experience)

Job Ref - 62348

Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:

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Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply 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.