Planning Support Officer

Carrington West are working closely with a local authority client in the South West, we are assisting in their recruitment for a temporary Planning Technical Support Officer (Town Planning) on a 6-month initial contract, part-time candidates also considered.   As a result of the increasing workload across the planning department, an opportunity has opened up for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join the team in the capacity of a technical support officer.   The role will require you to manage incoming telephone enquiries from the public, responding to emails and managing the team inbox; in addition, you will also aid in supporting the building control administration function and assist with duties such as planning validations.   The role is being offered on a hybrid basis, with office presence required on a fortnightly, to monthly basis.   A Planning degree or previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.   Please do get in touch at your earliest convenience to discuss. Further details and a full job description are available upon request.   Carrington West Pay Rate - £25per/hour Job Ref - 65580   Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email the below to highlight your interest: (url removed) (url removed)   Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you