Development Management Technician (Searches) P430

Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is searching for the latest member of #TeamCBC! 

Charnwood is a vibrant borough, with council offices based in Loughborough, Leicestershire. The borough has a mix of market towns as well as attractive conservation villages. Charnwood’s busy Development Management team processes in excess of 2500 planning applications each year of all types, with a vison to improve the economy, quality of life and environment, as set out in our adopted core strategy

The Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Development Management Technician to effectively and efficiently validate planning applications, respond to customer enquiries and provide support to Charnwood Borough Council’s Development Management Group.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Development Management Technician to provide technical and administrative support to the functioning of the Development Management Group. The role predominantly involves the validation of planning applications but may also include the processing of land searches and determination of formal decisions on Building Notice regulation applications.

Full training will be provided with respect to validation of planning applications and the more technical aspects of the role. A successful candidate will have administration experience in a busy office environment and IT systems including word processing, databases and spreadsheets. Knowledge of the Planning service would be an advantage, but the role would also be an ideal entry point for anyone interested in the field of Town and Country Planning or a recent graduate.

A good standard of spoken and written English and Numeracy are essential, along with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You will also need to be able work accurately and methodically under pressure, in a target orientated environment.

Experience of working in a planning department is not essential but would be an advantage. The right candidate will be given full training and support. This role is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in Town Planning.

A commitment to providing excellent customer service and continuous customer service improvement is essential. As well as the ability to work remotely.

The benefits of working with us:
• Charnwood Borough Council operate an Agile Working Policy, with a mixture of home working, and office based working.
• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking

About the Council
Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.

Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs

About Charnwood
We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.

At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.

 

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