Business Support Officer needed in Kingston upon Thames, £15.68ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1630700 - to process planning applications and carry out all associated admin duties - to check planning applications for validity based on both national and local validation requirements - prepare and upload application documentation to Document Management System - prepare and send out statutory notification letters - to have good interpersonal skills and the ability and initiative to liaise and negotiate with the public, external agents and organisations, Council members and other Council departments; - Strong verbal written and presentation skills; - to handle a diverse and competing workload and work to tight deadlines; - to notify agents/applicants of reasons for invalidity of planning applications where applicable; - dealing with inbound enquiries and providing advice to customers; - an understanding of the terminology and planning application process would be preferable; - good organisational, communication and IT skills will be required, including prioritising and allocating work to meet deadlines. This is a full time role on a Temporary contact basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.