Adecco
Graduate Planning Validation Officer
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Graduate Planning Administrator
Degree in Geography/ Urban Planning/ Environmental science
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
Annual Leave: 30 days
Working Pattern: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Location: Barking
Hybrid (2 days office)
Are you a graduate who loves organisation, structure, and getting the details right?
Our client is looking for a Graduate Planning Validation Officer to join their busy department, supporting planning and development projects across Barking & Dagenham.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with documents, records, plans, and processes, and takes pride in making sure everything is accurate and completed to the highest standard.
Great opportunity if you are wanting to progress and do a masters on the side!
Position Overview
As a Graduate Planning Validation Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that planning applications are processed accurately and efficiently. You'll be responsible for checking documentation, maintaining records, and providing exceptional support to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Validate and check planning applications to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Checking planning applications and ensuring everything is included before moving it forward.
- Maintain and update planning records and databases with precision.
- Manage and respond to emails in the planning inbox, ensuring timely communication.
- Assist with the administration of planning appeals.
- Process payments and refunds for customers smoothly.
- Provide essential administrative support for street naming and numbering.
- Working with other departments - Planning officers, building control teams, public, developers, and architects.
About You
You are proactive, reliable, and take pride in delivering high-quality work. You enjoy the satisfaction of ensuring everything is done accurately and on time, making you a key player in our client's planning team!
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