Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (Bootle) / Agile

Technical Support Team, Planning Services, Sefton Council, Bootle

Sefton Council is seeking to recruit an experienced Technical Officer within the Planning Service technical Support Team.  You will lead the administration of the of the Building Safety Levy across the Sefton area and support the wider Service with monitoring and technical expertise.

Key Role Responsibilities

• To investigate, monitor, report and present updates on Planning and other Obligations.
• To provide technical advice and support to the Planning Service including the delivery of technical planning, geographical, electronic, performance, financial and administrative information and support
• To contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the Planning Service ensuring appropriate legislation and policy guidance is taken into account in any decision making.
• To work with developers, other Council departments, Councillors and members of the public in the discharge and application of planning and other obligations.
• To undertake responsibilities in a professional and flexible manner with a focus on customer care and value for money.

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented person who is readily able to take responsibility for the set-up, administration and collection of the Building Safety Levy and other obligations within Sefton.  Experience of understanding financial systems and accounting procedures together with knowledge of the planning and building control processes would be an advantage.

You will be instrumental in creating management and monitoring information that helps drive strong performance and ensure that statutory obligations are fulfilled. This is a great opportunity to take up a dynamic role within a supportive team enabling the regeneration of Sefton.

Sefton Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled and Care Experienced individuals will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

Closing Date: 19^th April 2026

Virtual interviews likely to be held between 6^th and 8^th of May 2026.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a large number of applicants.

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.

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