Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Planning validation Technicians team. You will be providing support to the Planning service in the validation of planning applications and other associated functions, as well as providing guidance to customers ensuring the service meets is statutory obligations.



The postholder will be expected to have the ability to attend our offices for a minimum of two days a week, with the opportunity at present to also undertake home working on a number of days of the week, once comprehensive training has taken place.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Crewe, Macclesfield

Job Category

Place

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 5

Salary Min

25,584 per annum

Salary Max

27,269 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

31/08/2025

Ref No

E3182
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.



At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.



If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.



Brighter Future



www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx

ABOUT THE ROLE

A fabulous opportunity has arisen for someone to join our team as a Planning Technician. You will play an integral part within our Business Support operation, supporting the planning service in validate Planning applications and delivering numerous other support service functions for Cheshire East Council. The role will require you to be focused and hands on, monitoring performance to meet various service demands and KPI Targets. As a team member you will need to adapt to change with ease, as any legislation changes arising can have an associated impact on our potential service delivery. This may result in further training on relevant updates and process changes to be introduced for the service to comply with all requirements.



The role will provide you with a great opportunity to utilise a diverse range of skills including:


Managing your own workloads and meeting deadlines Supporting team members as necessary to meet conflicting demands; Liaising with Planning staff to meet the greater needs of the service. Developing excellent time management and problem solving skills. Evaluating the service provision to meet new legislative changes Developing strategies for change/improvement to maximise best use of systems and processes; Collaboration with the Systems Support Officer putting forward any potential ideas aspirations to improve services.

Cheshire East is a large planning authority that offers a diverse range of experiences and opportunities. Accordingly, the role is both demanding but interesting, with no two weeks being the same. To find out more about our essential and desirable criteria for the role, please view the 'in this job you will need' section within the attached JDPS document.



ABOUT YOU



You will:


Have 2 x A levels or equivalent experience Previous experience within local Government and the Planning service Excellent computer skills Ability to interpret plans for loading onto our computerised system Experience of working under own initiative, Great problem solving skills to meet the varying demands the service encounters Have great communication skills to discuss enquiries with customers and professional alike Have a flexible approach to work Have a passion for improving services which improve on customers experiences overall

We're looking for people who are excited about the planning service, who can deliver excellent customer care and who want to help us shape the environment of Cheshire East. With the willingness and ability to travel throughout Cheshire East as and when required.



This job is offered on a full time (5 days per week) basis. If you would like to be part of our Business Support team and want to contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate and are willing to work as part of a team then we would like to hear from you for our current vacancy.



WHAT WE GIVE IN RETURN


Enhanced annual leave: 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing to 39 days after 5 years service. Enhanced public pension: a career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay). Flexible Working: 37-hour standard full time week with flexi time and hybrid / remote working arrangements. Purchase of annual leave: The ability to purchase up to 10 days extra annual leave each year in addition to your normal annual leave entitlements. Cycle to work scheme: receive Income Tax and National Insurance savings of up to 25-39% off the retail price of a bike and safety equipment package (savings dependent on the value of your chosen package and your tax status). Employee Assistance programme: a completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage, reduce and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both within work and their personal life. Virgin Media and O2 discounts: exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O2 pay monthly plans. Discounted gym memberships: Access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure which includes: + Gym, swim and group fitness at all 16 facilities
+ Off-peak racket sports
+ Athletics tracks
+ Sauna, steam, spa facilities

To find out more about our rewards and benefits package, please click here.



FURTHER INFORMATION



For further information please contact Rob Law/ Lorraine Rossiter via email: Robert.Law@Cheshireeast.gov.uk / Lorraine.Rossiter@cheshireeast.gov.uk



PLEASE NOTE: We review applications on a rolling basis which means we may close vacancies earlier if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, early applications are advised.



Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.



For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk



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