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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 <a href="mailto:sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk</a> 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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We are seeking to appoint a level 1 Caseworker for an interesting, varied and challenging role supporting the work of&nbsp;a busy planning casework team. As a&nbsp;caseworker you will have a crucial role in validating and processing a wide range of planning applications. We are looking for an individual with commitment, a high level of energy who can continue to achieve excellent performance and accuracy whilst providing a first rate level of customer service.
What you’ll do on a typical day :
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<li>Answering email and telephone enquiries about planning matters</li>
<li>To process applications including allocating reference numbers, acknowledging receipt of applications, notifying neighbours and consultees and checking payments.</li>
<li>Validation of planning applications including general consultations and obtaining additional information. Liaising with agents, applicants and other stakeholders.</li>
<li>To prepare for the Planning Committee agenda and produce committee presentations, in conjunction with planning case officers and team leader.</li>
<li>To check the accuracy of reports and lists of applications prior to publishing.</li>
<li>Opening and distribution of incoming post and sending of outgoing post.</li>
<li>Redacting and publishing documents, adhering to data protection and GDPR.</li>
<li>To ensure team filing, all application paperwork and electronic records are kept updated and well organised.</li>
<li>To assist with the administration of the appeals process liaising with all necessary interested parties ensuring deadlines are met and statements sent on time. This includes administrative support for hearings and public enquiries where required.</li>
<li>To plot Local Land Charges, including Section 106 Notices and Tree Preservation Orders on the QGIS mapping system.</li>
<li>To carry out any additional duties or functions, commensurate with the grade, as may be requested by management.</li>
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What you will need to succeed:
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<li>Strong team working skills</li>
<li>A good level of education, includes GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths Grade C or above</li>
<li>Excellent time management and organisation skills</li>
<li>High level communication and presentation skills including clear, concise reporting and correspondence particularly concerning complex or controversial issues.</li>
<li>Continually seek to develop your competence in a variety of IT systems and packages</li>
<li>The ability to communicate with people of different social, economic and professional backgrounds.</li>
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What’s in it for you?
With some 700 employees, we are a diverse organisation delivering a wide range of services and employing people with an even broader range of skills. We are eager to attract the best so we provide excellent training opportunities, offer well established flexible working arrangements including the ability to vary your start and finish times where the business allows work from home and take extra flexi days (by agreement).&nbsp;We also offer many other benefits including health and wellbeing initiatives and discount off a range of well known high street shops and supermarkets.

Guildford Borough Council

Caseworker - Planning (Level 1)

A great opportunity to be involved in ensuring high quality development and place making is achieved within the District. This will ensure the beautiful nature of our rural area is maintained and enhance which is in east Surrey, bordering Kent and the London Boroughs to the north. We are a Green Belt authority with two National Landscapes in the District. We know there are many things that residents love about Tandridge District including our fantastic location, our countryside and the community feel of our towns and villages. We think you will love Tandridge too.The RoleWe are seeking a Technical Support Officer to add to our high performing Development Management team. The Development Management team is committed to delivering high quality placemaking through the planning system and being part of the team, you can assist in making a positive contribution to a beautiful local authority on the edge of London.The Technical Support Officer plays a vital role in the Development Management function being at the forefront of the planning application process. The role plays a crucial part validating planning applications, ensuring they meet the national and local validation requirements. This ensures there is the necessary information for planning officers to determine applications in a timely manner so the high performance of the team can be maintained. The role provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and skill base in a friendly and supportive working environment with a great opportunity to pursue a career in planning if so desired. What we Offer When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued, and your career development will be our priority.We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference.We believe in balancing hard work with fun. Our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park, helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable. We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some on-site parking.In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (giving you the opportunity to work from home for up to three days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.Please visit our website for more information about working for us <a href="http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> and download our Working for Tandridge guide. Diversity statement At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services.We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.Want to know more? If you’re looking for a new and exciting professional challenge, a collaborative, flexible/hybrid working, and the chance to develop your career, please do get in touch for a chat by e-mailing Adiba Choudhury, <a href="mailto:achoudhury@tandridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">achoudhury@tandridge.gov.uk</a>.Local Government ReorganisationSurrey is part of the government’s plans for local government reorganisation. This means the current two tier system, where services are split between Surrey County Council and district and borough councils like Tandridge, will be replaced with larger councils, which handle all local services. Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, this process will take several years and during that time we still need to provide services. When local government is reorganised, most staff will transfer to the new council which may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety as part of a larger organisation. The majority of the roles we currently have will still be needed whether that is for planning, housing, recycling and waste, finance, IT, HR etc.





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Tandridge District Council

Technical Support Officer (Planning)

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Please apply online via the 'Apply online' button which will take you to the Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your account to view the status of your application.&nbsp;
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk</a> if you are having difficulty applying online.
Planning Policy Technician
Salary: £25,677 - £37,298 pa plus essential car user allowance
Hours: Full-time, flexible working
Spelthorne Borough Council is offering a fantastic opportunity for a talented planner to join our Strategic Planning Team as Planning Policy Technician. With the adoption of our new Local Plan anticipated this autumn, this role will be part of a team who help shape the future of Spelthorne Borough.
About the Role
This is a core position at the heart of the strategic planning and economic development teams. You’ll play a key role in:
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<li>Assisting with the preparation of the Council’s Local Plan, other planning policy documents and strategic planning work.</li>
<li>Reports on the regular monitoring of policies and development in the Borough and other research and surveys</li>
<li>Assisting and supporting team projects and events including preparation of documents, plans, displays and background information for events such as public consultations</li>
<li>Assist and supporting the general administration of the Strategic Planning and Enterprise team’s work, including payments and invoicing and maintaining records of these.</li>
<li>Assist in maintaining the team web pages</li>
<li>Maintain records for Economic Development</li>
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What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with administrative experience.&nbsp; You need to have:
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<li>Good diplomacy and interpersonal skills.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>&nbsp;Able to work as part of a team and take direction.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Good writing, organisational and analytical skills&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Ability to think creatively.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Flexibility and ability to balance workload priorities.&nbsp;</li>
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The role also involves regular site visits across the borough to monitor development.
Why Join Us?
Spelthorne is a small council with great people—dedicated, passionate, and proud of the work they do. You’ll be joining a supportive, flexible team and forward-thinking team committed to sustainable growth and community wellbeing. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on the borough’s future while developing your career in a supportive and ambitious environment.
Other key information
This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.&nbsp; These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.&nbsp; The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.
Please note that as part of the employment checks, this post has an essential car user allowance attached to it. A valid driving licence, and access to a vehicle insured for business use will be required.
Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.&nbsp; Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.
In return we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, working from home opportunities, pension scheme, free parking and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro-rata for part-time).
For more information on this position, please contact Jane Robinson, Local Plans and Infrastructure Manager on 01784 446367 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:j.robinson@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">j.robinson@spelthorne.gov.uk</a>. &nbsp;
Closing date:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10 October 2025
Interview date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TBC
To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.
CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.&nbsp; If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.

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Spelthorne Borough Council

Planning Policy Technician

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form</a>
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Planning Officer 
Development Management, Planning and Environmental Health
Salary: £33,055 - £48,091 (Scale 22 – 38)
Closing date: Friday 31 October 2025 
Interview date: w/c 10 November 2025 
What does it take to be a planner at Elmbridge?
Commitment? Determination?&nbsp; Pragmatism?&nbsp; Solution-focussed attitude?
We would suggest that it takes all of this and one other trait; we want our planners to be passionate about design.
That’s what makes planning services at Elmbridge different; we have talented, passionate people, determined to do their best work for Elmbridge, influencing and helping to shape Elmbridge.
In response to the increase in planning application fees, Elmbridge is creating additional posts within the team. Therefore, you will be joining a growing team.
If you want to be a planner and you have the motivation to undertake professional qualifications, we will support you in a day release course at University.
You will see the other essential criteria in the person specification, but it’s your approach to work that will be your main asset.
Whether you are a planning manager, officer or trainee you will understand that you have an important role to play in helping us to shape Elmbridge. You will be supporting our customers and helping them to understand the role good planning makes in shaping an area.
Elmbridge is one of the busiest local planning authorities in the country and sets very high standards for the delivery of planning decisions within Government targets.&nbsp; With land values that rival London and a population of 135,000, we will provide you with an interesting and challenging step in your career.
About us
We know we ask a lot, but the good news is that we give a lot too.
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Learning and development:
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<li>We will support you on that journey by creating a bespoke learning and development plan for you.</li>
<li>You will meet people in the team who have completed Masters, been promoted within the team and have taken on other professional qualifications.</li>
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Flexibility:
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<li>We know hybrid working is here to stay and we will discuss the right mix of home and office for you.</li>
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Wellbeing:
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<li>When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees, from mindfulness to lunchtime table tennis – the options are there for you.</li>
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The package:
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<li>Not forgetting our excellent pension and ‘Thrive’ package of employee benefits and discounts with various local businesses. There is also free employee parking.</li>
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What else?
We encourage you to read more on us and if you have any queries please give us a call.
Here are some reading options to help you with your decision making:
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<li><a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/jobs-work-experience-and-volunteering" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/jobs-work-experience-and-volunteering</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/elmbridge-borough-council/?viewAsMember=true" target="_blank">Our LinkedIn page</a></li>
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If you would like to talk to us about the role, please give Jenny or Peter our Team Leaders in Development Manager a call on 01372 474808.
What are you waiting for?

Elmbridge Borough Council

Planning Officer

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form</a>
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Technical Support Officer 
Interview date: TBC 
We are seeking a highly motivated talented individual to fill the role of Technical Support Officer within our dynamic Business Support Team. The Business Support Team is the engine room that supports the entire Planning Service. The team validates and registers all planning applications, processes Planning Appeals, plays a key role in the administration and monitoring of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and is responsible for leading our programme of process review, system updates as well as driving and monitoring our overall service performance.
You could be starting out in your career or have established skills in providing the support within a Planning or other local authority department. Experience of validating and registering planning applications would be an advantage, but don’t worry if you don’t have any experience as we provide a full training package.
This is more than a job opportunity; it is your chance to play a significant role in the community and be an integral part of our borough’s development journey.
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Amanda Leonard, Planning Business Support Team Leader on 01372 474 427 or email <a href="mailto:aleonard@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">aleonard@elmbridge.gov.uk</a>
About us 
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Flexibility: we know you have to juggle work and life commitments and our approach to hybrid working is there to support you.</li>
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Wellbeing: when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.</li>
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The package: not forgetting our excellent pension, discounts with various local businesses, and free employee parking at the Civic Centre. Plus, your birthday off and time off between Christmas and New Year, no annual leave required.</li>
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The closing date for applications is Monday, 13 October 2025 at 09:00. However, this date is given as a guide and is subject to change. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applicants has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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