Planning Technical Support Officer

Wyre Borough Council; Poulton-le-Fylde; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyre Borough Council is seeking a Planning Technical Support Officer to enhance their Development Management Team. This role involves processing planning applications, advising the public, and performing administrative tasks. The position offers a supportive work environment, training opportunities, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

24 days annual leave, rising to 29

Flexible working arrangements

Employer pension contribution

Free onsite parking

Discounted gym membership

Access to occupational health services

Extensive training and development opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in planning is desirable.
• Good communication and IT skills required.
• Flexible approach to completing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Initial processing and validating of planning applications.
• Operating the Council’s electronic document management systems.
• Advising members of the public on Planning related matters.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

In order to strengthen our Development Management Team we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Planning Technical Support Officer to support the delivery of an efficient and effective Planning Service.

This role involves the initial processing and validating of planning applications, operating the Council’s electronic document management and back office computer systems, advising members of the public on Planning related matters and general administrative duties as required. Whilst some knowledge of Planning would be desirable, full training will be provided.

Ideally you will have experience in planning,you should have good communication and IT skills, good interpersonal skills, good organisational skills and be flexible in your approach to completing tasks.

For further information about the position please contact Karl Glover, Development Manager on 01253 887283.

In return we can offer you a salary up to £27,711, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days subject to length of service (pro rata), great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and wellbeing services, extensive training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.

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