2 x Business Support Officer – Planning

Business Support Officer – Planning Service

Salary: £24,847 – £27,309 per annum (pay award pending), starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience.

Employment: Full time, Permanent; also 18‑month Temporary role available.

Location: Bexhill on Sea, Rother District Council.

Responsibilities

• Register planning applications in the IT system and notify local residents/businesses that an application has been received.
• Scan, administer and validate planning applications to ensure all required information is provided for Planning Officers’ assessment.
• Handle general administrative duties related to Planning appeals, including registration and communication with relevant parties.
• Perform administrative duties within the Land Charge Service, such as registering new Land Charge searches and recording information.
• Support Planning Enforcement administrative tasks.

Key Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong numerical abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• Proficient IT skills.
• Capability to work with electronic and paper maps and plans (training provided).
• High level of attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
• Clear career pathway and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Various staff benefits to support wellbeing and wellbeing.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and community sectors.

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