About the Role

You will provide technical support to the Planning Service including the delivery of technical planning, geographical, electronic, performance 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 undertake responsibilities in a professional and flexible manner with a focus on customer care and value for money

Main Duties

1. To assist in the development, maintenance, analysis and interpretation computer-based information/data and monitoring systems, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to ensure effective service delivery and quality, accessible information for the Service to aid quality decision making.

1. Undertake surveys and research, collect planning data, and design and prepare reports and other documents to inform planning policy development, monitoring and the wider planning services.

1. Prepare material, maps, illustrations and other technical information to support the Local Plan and wider planning service.

1. Support policy development and monitoring, including contributing to the Local Plan and Development Management processes.

1. Assist with the preparation and implementation of policies and programmes to guide the development of the Local Plan as part of the Council’s regeneration strategies, including supporting the preparation of supplementary planning guidance, development briefs, practice notes, etc.

1. To work flexibly as a resource for Planning Services responding to changing demands on the Service to ensure service delivery and timeliness and quality decision making.

1. To work effectively within and beyond the service demonstrating the highest standards of customer care. Liaising with statutory bodies and other customers including Council Members, other Local Authorities and LCR authorities, HM Land Registry etc.

1. To undertake all other duties as required and commensurate to the post.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 20^th August 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Interview date is Wednesday 2^nd September 2026.

Candidates to email Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk to request a job application pack

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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