Planning technical officer Work, Jobs in Milton Regis, Ken (with Salaries)

Planning Technical Officer
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- Employee assistance programme
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- Part-time
- Hybrid work
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- Leadership
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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council —Sittingbourne
- £51,038 - £53,724 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Multimedia Officer (Headquarters, Maidstone)
Essex Police and Kent Police —Maidstone
- £41,856 - £47,505 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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Water Resources Communications and Stakeholder Officer
South East Water —Snodland
- Up to £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Water Services Manager
Mitie —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Full-time
- Management
- Hospital
- Bachelor's degree
Business Manager for Housing Support Services - Community Integrations
HM Prison & Probation Service —Basildon
- £30,001 - £50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
HR & Facilities Lead
Influential Software —Maidstone
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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MKC Training Finance Business Partner
MidKent College —Gillingham
- £43,046 - £50,709 a year
- Full-time
- University
Estates and Facilities Business Manager - Corporate Services - East of England
HM Prison & Probation Service —Basildon
- £30,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Management
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
IT Security Officer (highly classified systems)
Leonardo UK Ltd —Basildon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
5d
Senior Learning Support Assistant
MidKent College —Gillingham
- £28,625 - £33,063 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- University
- Experience working with children
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Experienced .NET Engineer
Influential Software —Maidstone
- Full-time
- Azure
- Team management
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- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Planning Technical Officer

Maidstone Borough Council -
Maidstone

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Job details

Full-time
£28,802 - £30,728 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Free flu jabs
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Technical support

Full job description

Salary

Grade 7 (£28,802 - £30,728 pa)

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Job category/type

Planning

Date posted

30/07/2026

Job reference

002326

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Technical Officer to join our busy Development Management Team. This role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of high-quality planning services, acting as a vital link between Maidstone Development Management (DM) and the Mid Kent Planning Support Service.

This position offers an excellent steppingstone into a career in Planning, providing hands-on experience across a wide range of planning activities, including application processing, committee work and appeals.

Key Responsibilities include

Process, assess, and prepare recommendations for small-scale planning applications, including householder applications, Lawful Development Certificates, and discharge of planning conditions
Respond to general planning enquiries and pre-application enquiries within target timescales
Work alongside Senior Planning Officers (SPOs) to manage simple, non-complex pre-applications
Support Planning Officers by reviewing and collating planning history and background information
Assist the Major Applications Team by reviewing consultation responses and providing administrative and technical support
Undertake site visits where required
Support Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) documentation and processing
Provide practical support for planning appeals, including organising hearings, booking venues and attending appeals where necessary

This is a full time role working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. This role offers the benefit of hybrid working, combining office-based working with some home working, according to business needs.

About You:

You will be able to manage and carry out a variety of tasks to strict deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and have the aptitude and desire to learn the skills and knowledge required to determine planning applications.

You should have sound knowledge of administrative processes with excellent numerical and IT skills. Demonstrable high-level experience in the provision of support to a Planning Service, including knowledge of Development Management functions is desirable.

Customer service will be central to this role, and strong interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration with the planning support team, planning officers, and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to take their first step into a career in development management.

About Us:

Maidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We strive to make the borough an attractive place for all and secure a successful economy.

We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans.

We will only achieve the results we are aiming for through the talents and hard work of all our people. You are encouraged to become part of our vision and in return you can expect support, training, and fair reward from us. We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to do your job well and create a positive working environment where your ideas about improving how we do things are valued and we manage the changes needed for new ways of working well.

Our Offer:

A range of benefits including:

Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities
Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.
Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year.
Free parking
Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities
Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.
Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.
Annual flu vaccine
Cycle to work scheme
Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping
Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals
A professional fee payment, if required for the role

Selection Process:

Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.

Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Deborah Jones, Planning Performance and Technical Team Leader on 01622 602072.

Interview Date: 25th August 2026

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