Development Management Admin Support Officer (Maternity Cover for 12 months)

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Our preferred method is online application however if you do require a hard copy application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444111 (24-hr). Alternatively e-mail sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk quoting the relevant post number. Please note that we do not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the application form fully.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a motivated Development Management team to help shape the Borough for the future. Guildford is an attractive and thriving market town, being a regional centre for leisure, business, education, retail and culture. It has brilliant transport links with by road and rail with London, the South Coast and the Surrey Hills National Landscape all accessible by train.

The Council offices are located in the heart of the town close to the River Wey Navigation. The Council is a diverse organisation delivering a wide range of services and offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, as well as health and well being initiatives and staff discounts off a range of high street shops and leisure activities. See Staff benefits and pension - Guildford Borough Council for more information.

We want to appoint an enthusiastic and committed support officer to join our skilled Planning Development Management Service which deals with a wide range of planning projects.

It is an excellent time to join Guildford, the Authority has a keen focus on preserving the Borough’s heritage and landscape whilst ensuring that we provide high quality homes and access to employment.

In this role you would:

• Be responsible for maintaining and monitoring a database for planning appeals, including arranging meetings, managing processes for Hearings and Inquiries
• Maintaining and monitoring complaints and FOI records
• Recording and monitoring Planning Performance Agreements
• General Purchase Orders and process invoices relating to Development Management services
• Maintain training record and co-ordinate officer training needs and induction programmes
• Proactively contribute to the service of the Development Management function
• Be able to work independently and within a team
• General office support responsibilities

To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people
• Have an open minded and positive approach
• Excellent ability to reason and process information
• The ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to adapt to change and use initiative
• The ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes
• Be a good team player

Qualifications

Good standard of education with a minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent experience

Full details of job details are included in the job description

Interview date – Early December 2025

If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion.

If you would like an informal opportunity to learn more about the role, please email John Busher Area Team Leader john.busher@guildford.gov.uk or Justin Williams Area Team Leader justin.williams@guildford.gov.uk