Administration Officer (Planning Support)

Job Information

Salary: £11,949 - £12,992 p.a. pro rata (FTE £21,054 - £22,891 p.a.)

Contract Type: Permanent/Part Time

Hours: 21

Location: Hailsham, East Sussex

Details

Are you an experienced administrator who enjoys a variety of tasks, and dealing with customers?

 

Who?

 We are looking for an Administration Officer to join our busy Planning Support Team, responsible for the processing of all planning applications and appeals within the district, as well as being the initial point of contact for planning application enquiries from external and internal agents/customers.

 

What will you be doing?

  • Providing administrative support to the Team which processes over 3,500 applications per year.
  • Dealing with enquiries and requests for information from members of the public and internal colleagues.
  • Implementing service improvements, ensuring your work is prioritised and statutory deadlines are met.

What do you need?

  • Previous experience of working as an administrator.
  • Excellent communication skills and able to confidently deal with internal and external customers.
  • Strong attention to detail, able to multitask, be methodical and work to deadlines.
  • Good IT skills.
  • An ability to work under pressure which will be fundamental in providing effective support.

 What do we offer?

  • Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
  • A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
  • Ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.
  • Working for a great, forward thinking Local Authority.
  • Free parking

Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment.  We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.

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Closing Date: 08/01/2024

Interview Date: tbc

Post Number: H6015