Technical Support Officer

2 weeks ago

Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time £20,000 - £30,000 per year

Job Description
Do you have an interest in how the county of East Sussex will develop and change over time? If so, an important, interesting and varied service support role has become available in the Council's Planning and Environment Service.

The Technical Support Officer provides administrative support to the Planning and Environment Service. The role is responsible for maintaining our planning records, undertaking performance reporting, budget monitoring and being the first point of contact for customer enquiries. This role would benefit candidates who have an interest in the built and natural environment and may be wanting to develop some knowledge within this interesting sector.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Have

  • The ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in a clear, concise and accurate manner
  • Developed ICT skills, including the ability to accurately input and check data
  • The ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team
  • Knowledge of Data Protection regulations and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.

To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please also provide any other information which you feel makes you a suitable candidate.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page .

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall in Lewes. Interviews will be taking place on 11 December. If you are unavailable on this date let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This position provides a real opportunity to have a role in how development and change takes place in East Sussex. You will be supported by a highly knowledgeable team, working in a positive, flexible and collaborative manner.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Sarah Iles, Team Manager – Planning Policy and Development Management at to request a MS teams call or phone call.

Choose East Sussex.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK ) .

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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