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An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an ambitious and motivated individual to join our Development Services team as a Planning Support Officer. As a Planning Support Officer, you will primarily provide clerical and administrative support in the processing of planning applications. Our Planning and Regeneration service is going from strength to strength, having been awarded East Midlands Local Planning Authority Team of the Year 2024, and receiving a commendation in the East Midlands Young Planner of the Year Awards 2025. You will be working within a settled, supportive and experienced team, with a proven track record of supporting Planning Support Officers who wish to progress into other roles within the team.
Job Responsibility:
Provide administrative and technical support in the processing of and validation of planning applications
Issue planning decisions and supply planning-related information
Respond to planning enquiries via phone and email
Maintain and update electronic records, databases and document management systems
Record and respond to planning enforcement complaints
Support preparation for planning appeals, committee meetings and the Local Plan
Assist with FOI, Environmental Information and Data Protection requests
Process orders and invoices in line with financial procedures
Requirements:
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths or demonstrable equivalent experience
Experience in an administrative role, ideally in a busy office environment
Experience maintaining computerised records and document management systems
Strong customer service skills and experience supporting members of the public
Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to process and manage data and figures accurately
What we offer:
Flexible working
Generous annual leave – 26–33 days + bank holidays
Career development – training, funded qualifications, apprenticeships, e‑learning