Elmbridge Borough Council
Technical Support Officer (Planning)
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Technical Support Officer (Planning)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated talented individual to fill the role of Technical Support Officer (Planning) within our dynamic Business Support Team.
About the Role
The Business Support Team is the engine room that supports the entire Planning Service. The team validates and registers all planning applications, processes Planning Appeals, plays a key role in the administration and monitoring of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and is responsible for leading our programme of process review, system updates as well as driving and monitoring our overall service performance.
You will join a supportive team committed to continuous improvement and delivering positive outcomes for our communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Validating a wide range of planning applications
- Responding to enquiries from applicants, agents and members of the public providing clear and professional advice
- Managing planning case administration from submission through to decision
- Supporting the coordination of planning appeals and enforcement cases ensuring statutory deadlines and procedural requirements are met
- Contributing to improvements in planning processes, system and digital tools to enhance service delivery
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Application Process
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for this role before applying.
Candidates will be shortlisted for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
- Amanda Leonard, our Planning Business Support Team Leader, aleonard@elmbridge.gov.uk
- Chris Burrows, our Planning and CIL Team Leader, cburrows@elmbridge.gov.uk
About Us
- Flexibility: we know you have to juggle work and life commitments and our approach to hybrid working is there to support you.
- Wellbeing: when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.
- Learning and Development: we all know learning does not stop, it is an ongoing journey, and we will support you on that journey by creating a bespoke learning and development plan
- The Package: not forgetting our excellent pension, discounts with various local businesses, and free employee parking at the Civic Centre. Plus, your birthday off and time off between Christmas and New Year, no annual leave required.
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Equal Opportunities
Elmbridge Borough Council - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you require any adjustments to be able to engage in the recruitment process for this role, please let us know by emailing humanresources@elmbridge.gov.uk.
Closing Date: 23 October 2026 at 9am - Elmbridge Borough Council reserves the right to close this job advert early in the event a high volume of applications are received.
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