Planning Support Officer

Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Planning Support Officer to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. In this role, you will be required to assist the Planning Services Manager in providing support to the Planning Services Team on a range of technical and non-technical aspects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to begin a career within a Local Planning Authority planning department. You'll be a key member of the Planning department providing a wide and varied range of support to the planning team, with a focus on assisting in investigating breaches of planning control. You'll be highly motivated and be able to rise to the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment whilst ensuring that a high-quality service is delivered. You'll also possess excellent verbal and interpersonal skills to assist in dealing with conflict resolution. As part of your role, some of your duties would include:

• Dealing with correspondence for requests for information
• Reviewing and processing plans and information
• Producing and circulating agendas and taking minutes of meetings
• Managing and maintaining data, records, systems and information
  
  Do you have great communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work?
• Are you highly motivated, reliable and enthusiastic?
• Would you like to join a service with excellent opportunities for progression?
  
  Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
• A competitive salary of up to £30,060
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years' service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.