Hybrid Planning Admin & Validation Officer 3-Month Contract

Civic Recruitment Limited; Hertford (NC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Planning Technical Support Officer to assist a Local Authority Planning Service in Hertford. The role focuses on validating and registering planning applications, maintaining records, and assisting planning officers in casework.

It involves data digitisation and support across multiple planning processes. The position offers hybrid working: 1 day in the office and 4 days remote, with flexible arrangements for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education, including English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Qualification in Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Validate and register planning applications in line with statutory and local procedures.
• Maintain accurate planning records and databases.
• Respond to enquiries from residents, applicants, agents, and stakeholders via telephone, email, and occasionally in person.
• Provide advice on planning application procedures and requirements.
• Deliver a professional and customer-focused service.
• Support Planning Officers with administrative and technical casework activities.
• Assist with digitisation of planning records and datasets.
• Support planning enforcement and development management functions as needed.

Skills

Planning administration

Uniform Planning System

Data management

Customer service

Digitisation

Microsoft Office

Education

Planning/Geography degree

Tools

Uniform Planning System

Database management

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Planning Technical Support Officer to assist a Local Authority Planning Service in Hertford. The role focuses on validating and registering planning applications, maintaining records, and assisting planning officers in casework.

It involves data digitisation and support across multiple planning processes. The position offers hybrid working: 1 day in the office and 4 days remote, with flexible arrangements for the right candidate.