An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Planning Business Support Team (PBS) as a Business Support Officer. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that positively impact our community, join our team and make a difference as we work together to support the growth and development of our area.

As a Business Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting various essential functions within the Planning Service.

The responsibilities, that you will be trained to undertake, will include, but are not limited to:

• Working with the planning applications IT system to registering planning applications and inform local residents/businesses that an application has been received
• Undertaking the scanning, administration and validation of planning application, to make sure that all of the correct information is provided to enable Planning Officers to assess the application
• General administrative duties related to Planning appeals including registration, and notifying and communicating with relevant parties.
• General administrative duties within the Land Charge Service including registration of new Land Charge searches and recording information provided
• General administrative duties relating to Planning Enforcement and the Community Infrastructure Levy

 Key Skills:

• Excellent Communication skills, written and verbal
• Numerical Skills
• Working under pressure and dealing with competing demands and deadlines
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work with both electronic and paper maps and plans (following training)
• High level of attention to detail

If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about contributing to the success of our Planning service, we want to hear from you.

What Rother District Council can offer you:

We take pride in offering an excellent employee experience, with benefits including:

• a 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
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Trish Triggle, Business Support Leader, on trish.triggle@rother.gov.uk

The full job description and application form are available to view and download below.

Please send applications and queries to: recruitment@rother.gov.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 15^th September

Interview dates are to be confirmed.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and community sectors.