Planning Validations Officer
Posted Today by 1766980146
£25 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
South West
Summary: The role of Technical Support Officer/Validations Officer (Town Planning) involves managing public inquiries and supporting the building control administration within a local authority's planning department. This temporary position is offered on a hybrid basis, requiring occasional office presence. Candidates with experience in the Town Planning sector and familiarity with UNIFROM software are preferred. The contract is initially for three months, with a pay rate of £25 per hour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming telephone inquiries from the public.
- Respond to emails and manage the team inbox.
- Support the building control administration function.
- Assist with planning validations and related duties.
Key Skills:
- Experience in the Town Planning sector.
- Familiarity with UNIFROM software.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to manage inquiries and administrative tasks effectively.
Salary (Rate): £25 per hour
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
I am working closely with a local authority client of mine in the South West, we are assisting in their recruitment for a temporary Technical Support Officer/Validations Officer (Town Planning) on a 3-month initial contract.
As a result of the increasing workload across the planning department, an opportunity has opened up for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join the team in the capacity of a technical support officer.
The role will require you to manage incoming telephone enquiries from the public, responding to emails and managing the team inbox; in addition, you will also aid in supporting the building control administration function and assist with duties such as planning validations.
The role is being offered on a hybrid basis, with office presence required on a fortnightly, to monthly basis.
A Planning degree or previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. Experience using the software UNIFROM and previous experience in the Town Planning Sector is essential.
Please do get in touch at your earliest convenience to discuss. Further details and a full job description are available upon request.
Carrington West Pay Rate - £25ph (Negotiable depending on experience)
Job Ref - 63344
Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email the below to highlight your interest:
cameron.dewit@carringtonwest.com
planning@carringtonwest.com
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