Planning Support Officer Location: Civic Centre, ST4 1RN Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 9+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 13.00 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Provide administrative and customer service support to the Development Management and Enforcement Teams. Assist applicants and agents with the planning process, including providing basic information about planning and enforcement. Assist in receiving and validating new planning applications, cases, and other tasks, including scanning application forms and taking fees. Conduct monitoring, research, or investigations to support planning decisions and enforcement investigations. Support businesses by offering practical advice about planning and other Council services. Generate letters and reports, ensuring compliance with legal deadlines. Record technical minutes of planning meetings and monitor actions. Display, replace, and remove planning application site notices throughout the town. Prepare for Development Management Committee meetings, including assembling reports and presentations. Ensure compliance with planning conditions and approvals. Support the processing of FOI and Councillor enquiries, including data collection and presentation. Maintain office cover during office hours and respond to emails promptly. Work collaboratively to manage the Development Management Team s work and performance. Update and run reports to extract statistical info