Technical Support Officer ( Planning Validation and Fast Track )
1 x Permanent – Full Time
Are you passionate about contributing to the growth and success of Enfield? We are seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Technical Support Officer within our dynamic Planning Technical Support Team at Enfield Council. This is more than just a job opportunity; it's your chance to play a significant role in the community and be an integral part of our borough's development journey.
As a Technical Support Officer, you will be at the forefront of Enfield's planning and growth services, offering a unique opportunity to embark on a professional career path in planning and planning enforcement. Your work will have a direct impact, providing you with the satisfaction of knowing you are making a real difference.
About the Roles:
1. Play a key role in managing a diverse caseload of planning applications, helping to deliver a successful and widely recognised ‘fast track’ planning decisions service
2. Be a part of processing over 5000 planning applications annually, including significant projects like Meridian Water, shaping the future of our borough.
3. Play a role in registering planning applications and engaging with residents on new development proposals, ensuring their voices are heard and considered.
4. Deliver specialist technical support with a flair for innovation, guiding planning applicants through validation and navigating the complexities of permitted development and legislative frameworks.
5. Act as a pivotal point of contact for residents, businesses, councillors and colleagues across the council managing a diverse workload of planning enforcement cases, helping to deliver a successful and widely recognised ‘expedient’ planning enforcement service
6. Deliver specialised technical services through our highly successful Local Land Charges service providing comprehensive information to support property transactions throughout the borough
7. Play a role in helping our residents engage in new planning development proposals, ensuring their voices are heard and considered
8. Assist in the planning committee process, ensuring our democratic procedures are well-supported and informed
9. Help support planning and enforcement decision making through appeal processes
10. Champion service improvements and income generation targets with creativity and strategic thinking.
11. Provide customer care that sets the standard for excellence, serving a diverse range of service users with professionalism and empathy.
Who We Are Looking For:
12. Individuals with a zest for life and a passion for the Town Planning sector, ready to bring their A-game to our support team.
13. Communicators who thrive on accurately recording information and offering guidance with confidence and clarity.
14. Self-starters who are motivated to tackle challenges head-on and deliver results that exceed expectations.
15. Team players who understand the importance of performance targets and are adept at using a range of IT standard applications, and specialised planning and land charges systems
Dive into a role that’s more than just a job—it’s a chance to be a part of Enfield’s vibrant future. Apply now and let’s make a difference together!
Apply Now: We can’t wait to see how you’ll contribute to our team’s success. Submit your application today and join us in shaping the future of Enfield!