Essex County Council
Planning Administrator – Rochford District Council
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Planning Administrator – Rochford District Council
Location: Rochford, Essex Contract: Part-Time, Temporary (6 Months Contract) Hours: 22.5 per week (3 days) Salary: £15.00 PAYE / £19.21 Umbrella Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026
About the Role
Essex County Council (ECC), in partnership with Rochford District Council, are seeking a Planning Administrator for a part-time, temporary position.
Due to the role’s requirements, the successful candidate will need to work on-site at least one day per week. The primary location is: The Launch Pad, Cherry Orchard Business Park, Rochford, Essex.
Job Purpose
To support the delivery of a fair, efficient, and high-quality Development Management service, ensuring compliance with procedures, targets, and relevant policies. Core tasks include:
- Validating planning applications according to:
- National planning policies
- Essex County Council’s adopted local plan policies
- Council’s local planning frameworks
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Additional administrative duties may also be assigned.
Key Accountabilities
- Managing administrative aspects of planning applications and enforcement complaints, including:
- Document handling (uploading and redaction) for planning systems (preferably via iDOX or equivalent)
- Engaging with the public to address planning-related enquiries
- Drafting emails, letters, and correspondence on planning and applicant matters
- Staying updated on Planning legislation and government policies, implementing procedural changes as needed
- Maintaining customer-focused relationships with stakeholders, including parish councils and local groups
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Experience & Skills (What You Will Bring)
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Highly organised and attentive to detail
- Computer literacy (proficient in Microsoft Office packages: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ideally a Digital Document Management System (DMS) like iDOX)
- Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision
- Self-motivated and self-confident
- Familiarity with development management processes or local authority planning frameworks (desirable)
- Understanding of national planning policy frameworks
Next Steps
If interested, apply via the [Working for Essex website](link to site) or contact Ashleigh.Drake@essex.gov.uk for queries.
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