Belmont Recruitment are working with Stoke-on-Trent City Council to recruit a Planning Support Officer to join their Planning Services team on an initial 6 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The Role
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Provide advice and guidance to applicants, agents, and the public on planning processes.
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Support the validation and processing of planning applications, enforcement cases, and related work.
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Carry out monitoring, research, and investigations to support planning decisions.
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Generate letters, reports, decision notices and consultation documents within statutory deadlines.
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Record and maintain accurate information on planning systems, including reports, spreadsheets and statistical data.
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Assist with the preparation of planning committee meetings and public consultations.
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Display and maintain planning notices across the city.
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Provide support for FOI requests, councillor enquiries, and planning condition checks.
About You
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Experience in an administrative or customer service role, ideally within planning, local government or a regulatory service.
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Strong IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office, databases, and document management systems.
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Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you