Planning Support Officer needed!
Hourly Rate: £13.53 to 13.75ph
Contract Duration: Until June 2026
Location: Whitwick Business Centre, LE67
Main duties and responsibilities:
Supporting the Planning Team by carrying out the administrative and technical work of the team, assisting in the processing of planning applications and associated applications as well as planning enforcement cases and enquiries.
Use the Council's computerised information system (Uniform) for registration and validation of planning applications and enforcement enquiries and cases, carry out consultation procedures as directed by Planning and Enforcement Officers, record all information received on the system, and generate planning application decision notices.
Use the Council's document imaging system (IDOX) to scan and index all planning applications and enforcement documents and plans and monitor the system to ensure the details are available to view online.
Preparation of Planning Committee agendas and presentations
Ordering items for the team and invoicing for purchases as required.General responsibilities:
To always see the service through the eyes of the customer and make suggestions for improvement where appropriate
To carry out duties efficiently and effectively
To constantly challenge own performance and make improvements
To help build pride, passion and reputation for NWLDC
To participate in the Council's appraisal scheme and to undertake any necessary training and development as identified for the job role
To ensure high standards of health and safety practice are maintained in accordance with council policy, including the health and safety and welfare at work of themselves and colleagues.
To promote the Council's Equality and Diversity Policy to ensure service provision and employment practices are non-discriminatory.
To undertake any other reasonable tasks appropriate to the grading of the post and as required by the line manager
To assist in the event of a civil emergency in any way as instructedApply today!
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