Planning Business Support Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Planning Business Support Team. The Level 7 roles primarily work as part of a small friendly team who register and validate all applications received by Planning Business Support. The successful candidates will also provide administrative support for planning appeals, manage discharge of condition applications and a variety of other related task. You will need to be confident in identifying and interpreting application documentation, be able to understand application plans and certificates. With support from colleagues you will be providing guidance and updates to applicants, developers, agents and Councillors.

The successful applicants will be customer focused, with excellent IT skills preferably with experience of dealing with a wide range of customers. You will also need excellent communication skills both in writing and over the telephone and be confident in managing your own workload.

In return, we can offer in an environment where innovation, challenge and efficiency are key aspects of the way we work along with the following benefits:

• Flexible working options (including remote working)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff benefit schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme

For an informal discussion, or for further details about the role please contact Paul Hewings, Planning Business Support Team Leader on 01803 861288 or Paul.Hewings@swdevon.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 7 June 2026

Interviews expected to be held week commencing Monday 15 June 2026