Our client, based in Surrey, is currently recruiting for a Planning Administrator on a 12-month fixed term contract. The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The annual salary is £35,162, with 2/3 days working from home! Duties will include (but are not limited to): Provide comprehensive administrative support for planning appeals, hearings and inquiries, including managing documentation, correspondence, timetables, webcasting and case records Act as a central coordination point for appeals and inquiries, liaising with planning case officers, managers, Legal Services and the Planning Inspectorate Monitor appeal and inquiry deadlines, ensuring statutory requirements and submission dates are met Maintain accurate, up to date appeal records on the planning IT system and document management systems Assist with the preparation, collation and submission of appeal statements, evidence bundles and inquiry documentation Support the organisation and administration of hearings and inquiries, including room bookings, attendance arrangements, document circulation and post event actions Record appeal decisions and outcomes and assist with the analysis of trends and performance information for management reporting Experience required: Experience required in Social Housing Experience working with customers within housing Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Fantastic written and verbal communication skills Ability to problem solve, present information and make decisions. Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team. Excellent organisational skills Rewards and Benefits: Hybrid working – 2/3 days a week working from home Flexible working days Working hours: 35 hours per week Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.