Planning and Building Control Support Assistant

Job Type: Planning and Building Control Support Assistant Job Type: Temporary Location: Bideford, DevonHours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Start Date: Monday, 22 June 2026 - End Date: Friday, 25 September 2026 Start Time: 08:00 - End Time: 17:00 Pay Rate: £13.26 - £13.90 per hour Role Overview Primarily support the Building Control function within the Planning and Development Management service Provide high-quality administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient processing of applications and enquiries Deliver excellent customer service through a range of communication channels including telephone, email, and in-person contact Work as part of a busy team supporting planning, building control, enforcement, and related services Key Responsibilities Process and maintain accurate records for planning applications, building control applications, and preliminary enquiries Update and manage information received from multiple sources in line with legal, regulatory, and data protection requirements Ensure correct validation of applications and support the validation process for planning and building control submissions Calculate planning and building control fees in accordance with government regulations and council fee schedules Issue correct notifications, decision documents, and correspondence to customers in line with legislation and council policies Handle incoming telephone calls, directing enquiries appropriately and taking messages where ..... full job details .....