Technical Officer

Overview

We're looking for an organised and detail focused Planning Technical Officer to join our Planning Service at East Lindsey District Council.

This is an exciting time to join us as our service continues to modernise, align processes across the Partnership, and enhance our digital systems to support efficient, customer focused planning delivery.

You'll play a key part in validating planning applications, ensuring submissions meet statutory and local requirements before registration. Working closely with colleagues across the Partnership, you'll support the smooth running of the planning process from technical checks and fee assessments to consultations, publicity, decision administration and planning appeals.

Your role will also support our ongoing evolution as you help us maintain accurate digital records, improve system use, and contribute to a consistent approach to planning processes across SELCP.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a progressive, evolving planning service
• Contribute to service wide improvements across a unique three council partnership
• Work in a supportive, agile environment (office and home based working)
• Access development opportunities and local government benefits

What we need from you

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Good IT skills and confidence working with digital systems
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

If you're motivated, adaptable, and ready to support a modern planning service, we'd be delighted to receive your application.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Siani Adkins on or Rachael Leggett on.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
• Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy
• Long service recognition
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Certain restrictions may apply

We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.

About us

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.