Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Technical Assistant

LOCATION:

Horncastle

SALARY:

24,790 - 25,992 per annum

Would you like to join a highly driven team and have the opportunity to learn new skills and progress? If so, this job is for you!

We are excited to be recruiting a Planning Technical Assistant to join our small but well-established team.

What does the Planning department do?

The team decide whether a development, anything from an extension on a house to a new shopping centre, should go ahead. Planning is about getting the right things built in the right places, the use of land, and about other issues too, such as heritage, job creation, regeneration, and climate change.

What will I be doing?

You will help provide administrative support to our Planning department. You will have a varied and very interesting workload, dealing with the publics enquires daily. Typical duties include:

Input data into computer system. To produce and issue documentation and weekly reports. To deal with planning searches. Taking payments for applications and dealing with refunds. Scanning of documentation.

What we need from you:

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Excellent ICT skills Clear communication skills Ability to work well within a team as well as an individual Able to work under pressure and work to strict deadlines

Previous experience is an advantage however full training will be provided.

BENEFITS:

We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more Employee Assistance Programme Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts Cycle to work scheme
Flu Jabs Free Eye Test voucher Flexible Working Policy Agile Working Policy
Car Mileage reimbursement
Long service recognition Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply

We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.

ABOUT US:

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Claire Mansey on 01507 613150 or email Claire.Mansey@e-lindsey.gov.uk.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,790.00-25,992.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Transport links
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Horncastle LN9 6NG

Application deadline: 11/06/2025