Job Description

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assembling planning applications and appeal document for submission via the Planning Portal and Planning Inspectorate websites
• Preparing basic maps using digital mapping services
• Diary management
• Assisting with invoicing and the raising of purchase orders in a timely manner
• Managing incoming telephone calls, post, photocopying and filing
• Working independently using video call software such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom

Salary and Benefits

The company is happy to offer £24k - £28k (FTE) + Full Benefits for this role, depending on experience. They are an equal opportunities employer, and they are committed to ensuring fairness and equality for all. They offer an excellent remuneration and overall benefits package including private health care, generous leave package and contractual bonuses as well providing a flexible and supportive working environment designed to help you to reach your full potential and ensure a positive work life balance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The company is looking for an individual who is flexible in their approach, can learn the systems and processes quickly and is able to work as part of a team. You will be computer literate and have a good working knowledge of all Microsoft packages with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands and deadlines.
Knowledge of digital mapping services, such as PROMAP and Emapsite and experience in in planning portal software is desirable but not essential as training can be provided.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading development consultancies and be part of a well-regarded and supportive team. As a group, they pride themselves on being open, supportive and committed to our staff and they value fairness and equality for all by creating an agile working environment designed to reach your full potential and enable a flexible work life balance.