Planning Technician

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Walsall is seeking a Planning Technician to support the validation and registration of planning applications. The successful candidate will have a customer-centric approach, providing technical expertise and facilitating Planning Committee meetings. This role offers flexible working arrangements, generous holiday entitlements, and a commitment to inclusivity. The council promotes a diverse workforce and values continued professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlements

First class pension scheme

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Ability to validate and register planning applications.
• Clear verbal communication in English with customers.
• Experience in providing technical expertise within planning services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the validation and registration of planning applications.
• Provide technical expertise within the Planning Service.
• Facilitate smooth Planning Committee meetings.

Job description

Planning Technician

As a Planning Technician, you will play a vital role in our Technical Development & Support department. Your primary focus will be to assist in the validation and registration of planning applications, offering a customer‑centric approach to users of our Development Management services. Additionally, you will provide technical expertise within the Planning Service and facilitate smooth Planning Committee meetings.

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why – as well as a satisfying and rewarding job – we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.

Walsall Council is committed to creating and working to uphold an inclusive environment where every person feels empowered, valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from individuals across diverse backgrounds, and we work to treat all applicants fairly and without discrimination. We actively promote diversity and equality, ensuring that our services and opportunities are accessible to all members of our community. We recognise that achieving true inclusivity is an ongoing journey; together, we strive to create a welcoming workplace that celebrates differences and empowers everyone to thrive.

Living in Walsall

Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.

Find out more about Living in Walsall.

Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.