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Planning Support Officer

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
19/11/2024
Advert End Date:
08/12/2024 23:59
Salary:
£26,409 - £30,060
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Planning / Building Control
Vacancy ID:
273005
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Post Number:
POS005004
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
8 Dec
Further Information
  • Do you have great communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work?
  • Are you highly motivated, reliable and enthusiastic?
  • Would you like to join a service with excellent opportunities for progression?

Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Planning Support Officer to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

In this role, you will be required to assist the Planning Services Manager in providing support to the Planning Services Team on a range of technical and non-technical aspects.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to begin a career within a Local Planning Authority planning department. You’ll be a key member of the Planning department providing a wide and varied range of support to the planning team, with a focus on assisting in investigating breaches of planning control.

You’ll be highly motivated and be able to rise to the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment whilst ensuring that a high-quality service is delivered. You’ll also possess excellent verbal and interpersonal skills to assist in dealing with conflict resolution.

As part of your role, some of your duties would include:
  • Dealing with correspondence for requests for information
  • Reviewing and processing plans and information
  • Producing and circulating agendas and taking minutes of meetings
  • Managing and maintaining data, records, systems and information 

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.

The salary grade on appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience.
 
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
 
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
  • A competitive salary of up to £30,060
  • 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
  • Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
  • Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services. 

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Simon Grundy, Planning Services Manager on 01642 528550 or email simon.grundy@stockton.gov.uk

We look forward to reading your application.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’. All communication will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your North East Jobs account.
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