Our client, based in Surrey, is currently recruiting for a Planning Administrator on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The annual salary is £35,162, with 2/3 days working from home!

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for planning appeals, hearings and inquiries, including managing documentation, correspondence, timetables, webcasting and case records

• Act as a central coordination point for appeals and inquiries, liaising with planning case officers, managers, Legal Services and the Planning Inspectorate

• Monitor appeal and inquiry deadlines, ensuring statutory requirements and submission dates are met

• Maintain accurate, up to date appeal records on the planning IT system and document management systems

• Assist with the preparation, collation and submission of appeal statements, evidence bundles and inquiry documentation

• Support the organisation and administration of hearings and inquiries, including room bookings, attendance arrangements, document circulation and post event actions

• Record appeal decisions and outcomes and assist with the analysis of trends and performance information for management reporting

Experience required:

• Experience required in Social Housing

• Experience working with customers within housing

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Fantastic written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to problem solve, present information and make decisions.

• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.

• Excellent organisational skills

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working – 2/3 days a week working from home

• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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