Planning Administrator

Our local authority client based in Rochford are urgently seeking an experienced Planning Administrator.

Part-Time, Temporary - 6 Months Contract

22.5 hours per week (3 days)

£15.00 PAYE 

Job Purpose:

• To assist in the provision of a fair, efficient and quality Development Management service, ensuring that all procedures are followed and targets are met.
• The validation of planning applications against established planning principles, national planning policies, the council’s adopted local plan policies and the council local planning list. To perform all other administrative duties associated with the role.

Key Accountabilities:

• Dealing with the administration associated with all planning applications and enforcement complaints, uploading and redaction of documents onto the planning systems
• Dealing with members of the public regarding planning enquiries, as appropriate.
• Drafting emails/letters on planning and other applications and associated matters.
• Keeping abreast with changes in such legislation and Government advice and making the necessary changes to practice and procedures arising therefrom.
• Maintaining a 'customer' orientated approach including fostering good relations with stakeholders and local interest groups, including Parish Councils.

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.