£22,777 - £24,496 per annum

37 hours per week

Two Year Fixed-Term Contract/Secondment

Are you are looking to start or develop your career in town planning within a progressive planning service covering an area boasting extensive countryside along with historic market towns and villages?

As an Applications Officer you will deal with minor planning and related applications and enquiries and provide administrative support within the Council’s Development Management teams. If you are looking to start a career in town planning and have experience in providing administrative support using information technology systems or a relevant qualification, then this could be the role for you.

You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and willing to learn, whilst being able to work with minimal supervision. You will also have excellent communication skills and be able to work to tight deadlines, whilst focussing on delivering good customer service.

In return, you will work in a friendly environment where you will be fully supported in your role whilst having the opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills within a busy planning team. The Council offices are set up for hybrid working, with staff undertaking a mixture of office-based and home working.

If you would like to discuss the post before submitting your application, we would love to hear from you, please contact either Rob Young, Business Manager on 01926 456535 or Sandip Sahota, Business Manager on 01926 456554