* Role_Profile_-TSU_Assistant_Oct_2025
At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our small busy team which provides technical and administrative support to the Planning Department.
Duties will include the technical checking, verifying and registering of planning applications as well as general administrative duties such as scanning, downloading electronic applications and logging information onto our data base. You will be required to liaise with our customers in order to process their applications and also deal with general enquiries about planning.
The ability to remain calm in a busy environment and a positive attitude to embracing change and problem solving is vital.
For more information about joining the Technical Support Team in the Planning Department, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit Applying for a job with us. If you need further support with the application process, please contact People Services, regarding alternative ways to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 14 November :59pm
INTERVIEW DATE: 2 December 2025
Salary range
* £29,064 - £31,022 per year