Planning Support Officer

4 days ago

Sevenoaks District, United Kingdom Sevenoaks District Council Full time

**Job Summary**
- We are all about excellence. We are ambitious for our staff, our customers and our Council, so that we can help shape the District for future generations, to make Sevenoaks a great place to live, work and enjoy. _
- We are a very successful and award winning Council having achieved the Guardian Public Service Awards for being financially self-sufficient and are one of the few organisations in the country to achieve and then retain its Platinum Investors in People status. We were voted LGC Council of the Year 2017 and won a Pushing the Boundaries of Innovation award in 2018. _
- Are you passionate about planning, with proven experience in a local planning authority? Do you demonstrate self-awareness and a strong sense of responsibility combined with the desire to deliver excellent customer service? If so, we can support you in taking the next steps in your career. We have an empowering culture, a focus on wellbeing and a dynamic and innovative approach. _

**The Role**

You will already have proven communication and IT skills and a commitment to providing excellent and empathic customer service within tight deadlines.

In addition, your desire to manage your workload and work closely with all of our customers, using tact and diplomacy, will enable you to make a difference to the residents of the Sevenoaks District.

**The Team**

You will be working in a small team of five supporting the wider Development Management and Enforcement teams.

**Interested in the role and want to know more?**

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Aaron Hill on 01722 227494

**Need advice on how to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?**

**How to get to us**:
Sevenoaks is only half an hour from central London by train. You will be based at the Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent. TN13 1HG_, _A free staff car park is available on site.

**Closing date: 5th October 11:55pm**

**Interviews: TBC**

**Assessment process: Interview and test**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,330.00-£31,773.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kent TN13 1HG

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