Planning Technical Support Officer

Planning Technical Support Officer - HertfordLocation: Hertford, SG13 (One day in the office per week minimum).Salary: £94.05 per day.Full Time - Monday to Friday - 37 hours (Will consider part time 22 hours).Contract: Up to October 2026 - possibly beyond.We are seeking an experienced Planning Technician to provide technical support to a busy Planning Service. The candidate MUST be experienced in the validation process of planning applications in a Local Planning Authority setting. Working as part of the Development Management team, you will be responsible for validating planning applications, maintaining planning records, handling enquiries from customers and stakeholders, preparing correspondence, and supporting planning officers with case management activities.Key ResponsibilitiesValidate and register planning applications.Maintain accurate planning records and databases.Respond to customer enquiries by telephone, email and potentially in person.Process planning documentation and consultations.Assist planning officers with administrative and technical tasks.Support the delivery of an efficient and customer-focused planning service.Support the role of the council in the digitization of some of its planning data (TPOs)RequirementsExperience of planning administration or development management processes.Good IT skills and experience using case management systems. MUST have knowledge/experience of UNIFORMStrong attention to detail and organisational skills.Excellent customer ..... full job details .....