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Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and ready to make a real impact in your community? Join our Planning Contributions team as a Planning Contributions Admin Support Officer and play a vital role in supporting the delivery of essential infrastructure, such as new schools, improvements to parks, transport and healthcare.
In this role, the successful&nbsp;applicant will provide crucial administrative support to ensure the smooth collection of the Community Infrastructure Levy, Building Safety Levy, and other funding streams. A day-to-day will include preparing liability notices, monitoring payments, processing invoices, and responding to public enquiries. Working closely with colleagues across Planning and Building Control to deliver an excellent service.
We’re looking for someone with a proactive approach and excellent attention to detail who can accurately work to deadlines using different software.
Knowledge of planning, building control, or local government is desirable, but not essential - if you’re willing to learn, we’ll provide training to help you succeed.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute to shaping Chelmsford’s future, we’d love to hear from you!
The successful applicant will be required to work 22 hours per week. We offer flexibility to work various days/hours with approval, but there is a requirement to be available on a Wednesday. The main work location is the Civic Centre in Chelmsford and there will be the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis following the probationary period.
Interviews are currently scheduled for the 20th &amp; 21st January 2026.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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We are looking for a motivated, well organised and proactive individual with a strong commitment to helping customers to join our team as a Senior Planning and Building Control Technician. The role involves assisting Planning Officers in the processing of planning applications and managing planning and enforcement appeals including Public Inquiries and Hearings.
The successful applicant will assist in vetting planning applications and other applications, check Building Control applications to identify potential breaches in planning legislation and carry out Tree Preservation Order checks, as well as answering a variety of basic planning enquiries from members of the public.
Applicants will need to be a team player, as well as able to manage their workloads to ensure deadlines are met. They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and good attention to detail, along with the ability to interpret detailed information, plans and planning legislation. The post holder will have a good understanding of town planning and development processes and excellent IT skills.
Interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 19th January.
Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter" target="_blank">https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter</a>.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
To view further details for this role including a job description, please click the link on the attachments section.g

Senior Planning and Building Control Technician

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Planning Officer 
£38,949 to £42,500 inclusive annual salary, plus £1,500 annual market supplement, essential car user allowance, and up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution
Permanent
Full-time - 37 hours per week
Flexible working options including hybrid
P1512
About the role
We are looking for talented individuals who can contribute to the delivery of a high performing customer focused service. &nbsp;
We welcome applications from candidates with Licentiate membership of the RTPI or who are eligible for membership and have demonstrable experience of working&nbsp;on a range of planning cases&nbsp;involving Conservation Areas, Listed Building and minor developments.
The Planning Officer will be responsible for determining a diverse range of planning applications and appeal work, developing your knowledge of planning related legislation and delivering positive outcomes to our customers and residents.
Our Officers take a lead on the consideration and negotiation of planning applications and provide professional expertise at Committees, Planning Appeals and Enforcement cases as required. This includes making delegated decisions, presenting to committees, engaging with colleagues, Councillors and other stakeholders to ensure the right planning outcome.
About you
As a Planning Officer, you will deal with a range of applications as part of the Development Management Team.
The ideal candidate needs to be a strong team player who is well organised, articulate in spoken and written communication and able to take the initiative to help drive forward individual projects and the team’s overall objectives.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is <a href="https://www.enjoystalbans.com/" target="_blank">a great place to live and work</a>.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
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<li>28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Staff Parking Permit&nbsp;</li>
<li>Reimbursement of professional fees&nbsp;</li>
<li>Comprehensive development and training&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to discounts and benefits via online platform&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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Additional Information
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<li>Disability Confident: We are proud to be a&nbsp;<a href="https://jobs.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-us/disability-confident-employer.aspx" target="_blank">Disability Confident employer</a>and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.</li>
<li>Disclosure Checks: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.</li>
<li>English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/573013/english_language_requirement_public_sector_workers_code_of_practice_2016.pdf" target="_blank">Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</a></li>
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Sarah Smith, Team Leader or Gillian Donald, Team Leader at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:Sarah.Smith@stalbans.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sarah.Smith@stalbans.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Gillian.Donald@stalbans.gov.uk" target="_blank">Gillian.Donald@stalbans.gov.uk</a>
A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants.&nbsp;The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.&nbsp;
For full details and to learn more about us visit <a href="https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and Careers</a> or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk</a> or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.&nbsp;
Closing date for applications: Monday 5 January 2026. 
(please do submit your application as soon as possible so we can begin our selection process)
Interviews scheduled for w/c: To be confirmed
NOTE:&nbsp; Interviews are conducted throughout the application process.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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Permanent Ref: P0807 Why come to Dacorum? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Planning Enforcement Team within Dacorum Borough. Dacorum is easily accessible from the M1, M25 and the A41. The Borough consists of commercial, urban, rural, Green Belt and AONB providing an opportunity for a vast range of breaches of Planning Control. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced candidate to join our growing wider Development Management service. What is the opportunity? You will be a motivated and proactive individual who will take responsibility for ensuring high standards, working within a small team. The team use their full range of skills in an effective and innovative way to secure improvements for residents across Dacorum Borough. You will possess strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills and will be adept at advising customers on how to achieve compliance and ensure that assessments of harm and expediency are conducted appropriately. The post presents an ideal opportunity for an individual who already has in-depth experience and knowledge of Planning Enforcement and is perhaps looking to progress their career dealing with more complex cases and supporting management functions. You will need to have the relevant level of qualification and experience, including a sound knowledge of Planning Enforcement. Our Planning Enforcement Team are responsible for investigating and resolving breaches of Planning Control including unauthorised works to Listed Buildings and to Protected Trees. You will act as advisor to the Assistant Director, Head of Service, Manager and senior management on the allocated service. You will work in collaboration with other services and senior management to ensure that services are joined up appropriately and are aligned to the achievement of the Council’s aims and objectives. Further information Applicants must have a driving licence which is valid in the UK and use of a vehicle or frequent access to transport to access urban and rural locations, sometimes at one days’ notice for priority visits. Previous applicants need not apply. If you would like to discuss these opportunities, or if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Tobias Fett at: <a href="mailto:tobias.fett@dacorum.gov.uk" target="_blank">tobias.fett@dacorum.gov.uk</a>. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details. Interviews Dates: week commencing 9th February 2026

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