Admin Officer (Planning) - Maternity cover for 12 months

We have the perfect job for you in our Planning Administration Team. You will be part of a busy team registering all types of planning applications and meeting daily targets, answering telephone calls and e-mail enquiries on all planning matters.

Got an eye for detail?

This role is right up your street as it requires you to work accurately paying great attention to detail and to use your own initiative whilst working well under pressure. Particular attention needs to be paid to reading and understanding plans; calculating fees and understanding Government requirements to make applications valid., Disability Confident
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At NFDC we recognise that every colleague - whether in operational, frontline, or office-based roles - plays a vital part in delivering high-quality services to our communities. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the work they do and the strengths they bring.

We aim to foster a culture where people feel confident to share ideas, contribute their expertise, and develop through meaningful conversations with their managers and supported learning opportunities. Whilst we have our corporate values, LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness, we understand that different teams work in different ways, and we want our values to be lived in ways that make sense locally while staying true to our shared purpose as an organisation.

We want colleagues to thrive, which is why we promote wellbeing, balance, and opportunities for learning and progression. Our values guide how we work together and how we support each other to be confident, capable, and adaptable.

As part of our commitment to being a supportive and people centred employer, we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both in and outside of work:

£26,635 - £30,372 per annum (pay award pending)
23 - 24 days plus bank holidays, rising by an additional week's leave after 5 years of continuous local authority service
Hybrid working, with flexibility across our sites, and home working
Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice
Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers
Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories
A values-led organisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)
Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth
A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
LGBTQ+ Network
Women's Network
Early Careers Network
Neurodiversity Network