Senior Planning Technician

Civic Recruitment Limited; Catford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a temporary Planning Support Officer in London to assist the Planning Service with a short-term documents project. The role is fully onsite based in Catford, requiring meticulous handling of physical records and data entry into digital systems.

Responsibilities include retrieving, scanning, recording, and organizing planning documents, while following strict procedures and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience working methodically and accurately with physical documents and records.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and work unsupervised when required.
• A positive team player with a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve physical planning files, plans, and documents from office storage and basement archives.
• Scan documents and ensure that all copies are complete, clear, and correctly recorded.
• Input information accurately into spreadsheets and other digital records.
• Organise and track documents so they can be easily located and utilised by the service.
• Follow agreed procedures for handling planning records and confidential information.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while continuously supporting the wider team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Document handling

Team player

Follow instructions

Job description

3 Months Contract with a local authority

Summary

• We are looking for a temporary Planning Support Officer to assist the Planning Service with a short-term document handling and records project. This is a fully office-based role.
  

Responsibilities

• Retrieve physical planning files, plans, and documents from office storage and basement archives.
  
• Scan documents and ensure that all copies are complete, clear, and correctly recorded.
  
• Input information accurately into spreadsheets and other digital records.
  
• Organise and track documents so they can be easily located and utilised by the service.
  
• Follow agreed procedures for handling planning records and confidential information.
  
• Work independently on assigned tasks while continuously supporting the wider team.
  

Experience

• Experience working methodically and accurately with physical documents and records.
  
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and work unsupervised when required.
  
• A positive team player with a strong attention to detail.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 35 hours per week
  
• This is an Onsite role based in Catford, London.
  
• We work on a biweekly payment schedule.