Technical Support Officer, Planning Services

We are seeking to recruit to our busy Technical Support Team based Magdalen House, Bootle.

The Section is responsible for the registration and validation of building and planning applications and the completion of local land charge search requests. 

The postholder will assist as required with all aspects of the team’s function including updating databases, publication of information and general office duties.  You will also be required to make a technical validation assessment of complex and other planning applications. 

The successful candidates should be numerate and literate. Keyboard and mapping skills will be required along with a detailed knowledge of the planning process and data protection requirements.  Applicants will need to demonstrate an aptitude for working in a busy customer focused environment.  Previous experience of using iDox Uniform and iDox EDRMS will be an advantage.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.