Details:
- Salary: £94.05 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Hertford
- Date: 11 hours ago
Description:
Planning Technical Support Officer – Hertford
Location: Hertford, SG13 (One day in the office per week minimum).
Salary: £94.05 per day.
Full Time – Monday to Friday – 37 hours (Will consider part time 22 hours).
Contract: Up to October 2026 – possibly beyond.
We are seeking an experienced Planning Technician to provide technical support to a busy Planning Service. The candidate MUST be experienced in the validation process of planning applications in a Local Planning Authority setting. Working as part of the Development Management team, you will be responsible for validating planning applications, maintaining planning records, handling enquiries from customers and stakeholders, preparing correspondence, and supporting planning officers with case management activities.
Key Responsibilities
Validate and register planning applications.
Maintain accurate planning records and databases.
Respond to customer enquiries by telephone, email and potentially in person.
Process planning documentation and consultations.
Assist planning officers with administrative and technical tasks.
Support the delivery of an efficient and customer-focused planning service.
Support the role of the council in the digitization of some of its planning data (TPOs)
Requirements
Experience of planning administration or development management processes.
Good IT skills and experience using case management systems. MUST have knowledge/experience of UNIFORM
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
To discuss this vacancy or other vacancies in your area please contact Liam Heddle on