Job Description

Planning Support Officer required in Barnstaple (EX31).

Monday to Friday 09:00am - 17:00pm.

This is a contract running from middle of May until September.

Duties will include:

Registering and validating all types of planning cases received by the Development Management Service.

Provide high quality advice, assistance and support to the customers of the development management (DM) team.

Provide administrative support to all aspects of the DM service.

Identify and consult neighbours and statutory consultees, using planning software system plotting, check full site history and note constraints, send standard notifications as required.

Conduct Land Charge and personal site history searches, locate sites and extract records relating to them, using manual and electronic data sources.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

5 GSCE's or equivalent experience including English and Maths.

Great IT skills and practical application, including experience of using Microsoft Office and maintaining computerised record systems.

Understanding of planning legislation and applying this to the day-to-day functioning of the DM service.

Experienced working with a GIS system and with maps and plotting skills

Customer focussed and experienced at responding to telephone calls, processing queries, answering routine matters and referring to appropriate officers for response, with a diversity of customers.

At least one years' experience in a similar role.

What you will receive from Matching Staff Solutions:

13.29hr

Weekly pay

Online timesheets

24-hour helpline

Holiday accrual

Ref 5267217

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 13.29 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person