Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Administration Assistant has arisen in the Development Management Admin team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in planning administration to utilise their skills on more complex applications, support appeals, refunds and in supporting the wider planning team.
About the role
Able to demonstrate experience with validating planning applications and ready to take on more complex cases and processing of planning appeals. The candidate will be able to support the training of new staff members, communicating planning information clearly and concisely to staff and members of the public which may be unfamiliar with planning terminology. The role is managed by the Development Management Systems and Support Team Leader and supports the wider planning department including planning officers of all levels.
About you
A motivated team player, able to work to deadlines, the candidate we are searching for will have an interest in planning and developing a planning based career. With a eye for detail, a willingness to learn and seek the answers required to get work right first time, the candidate will be able to demonstrate personal responsibility and integrity for their work and duties and be capable of working on their own initiative in the interest of the team and service.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over Sponsorship for any role.
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Apply
The closing date is 9am 18 August 2024 and interviews will be held the week commencing 26 August 2024. However, we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
For many of our roles (and where it is possible) we are currently working remotely and anticipate in the future returning to a hybrid office model on a flexible basis. This will still include work-from-home and flexi-time opportunities in order to provide a good work-life balance whilst still ensuring that teams benefit from in-person interaction. Candidates should therefore be within commutable distance of our offices in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire or able to attend meetings as required if further afield.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
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