Planning Administrator

Come and join our Planning Team

We have a great opportunity in our Planning Development Management Team to be involved in dealing with planning applications, planning appeals, tree work applications and planning enforcement.

The role

The Planning and Development Management Team manages the Council’s planning enforcement service, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and council policies. This role involves supporting the Business and Technical Support Manager and Enforcement Manager by assisting with the day-to-day tasks of the Validation and Business Support team and Enforcement team.

Who we’re looking for:

• You will have a good standard of general education including Maths and English and/or equivalent experience, as well as excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to problem solve, present information and make decisions is required, as well as strong IT skills including MS Office software and document management systems.
• You will need to work collaboratively and as part of a team.
• Experience of working within a local authority planning service and customer facing work, as well as knowledge of planning law, council services, systems and procedures would be desirable.

What we offer

The salary is £33,079.   When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued, and your career development will be our priority.

We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference.

We believe in balancing hard work with fun. Our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable.

We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.

We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some free on-site parking.

In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, hybrid working (giving you the opportunity to work from home for up to three days a week), flexitime, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.

Please visit our website for more information about working for us www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs and download our Working for Tandridge guide.

Diversity statement

At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services.

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.

Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Want to know more?

If this sounds like your kind of challenge and you want to be part of our friendly and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to find out more, please read our role profile and specification, or for an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail Thomas James, tjames@tandridge.gov.uk.