Technical Support Officer

The Technical Support Officer will form part of the team responsible for the efficient processing of planning and building control applications by checking site histories, site constraints and by plotting sites, and areas, on the Council's Geographic Information System (GIS). The Officer will also be responsible for the preparation of maps, amaintaining spatial data on the GIS, identifying and consulting consultees, the administration of planning appeals and a variety of technical and administrative roles in support of the services provided by the team.

The Officer should work well within a team, possess good communication skills and be IT literate with experience of using Geographic Information Systems. You should possess strong negotiation skills and some training will be provided. If you are as passionate about delivering results as we are, and if you want a job where you can be part of a team that's making a real difference, we'd like to hear from you., Disability Confident
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Hyndburn is an attractive area set in the heart of Pennine Lancashire, within easy reach of Manchester, the Lake District and the Coast. The Borough, comprised of Accrington and the surrounding Market Towns, is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of regeneration which is delivering real and substantial improvements to the quality of life in the area. The Council are seeking to employ a part-time Technical Support Officer (as part of a job share) to support the work of the Planning and Transportation Department.