“Happy to talk flexible working”
About the role and the team
The Planning Administrative Apprentice role is an excellent opportunity to learn about Planning and local government. With a wide range of responsibilities, the postholder will need to provide high quality customer service to residents and administrative support to colleagues including planning officers, planning enforcement, tree and ecology specialists.
The Planning Support team provides a wide range of services to Planning and includes other services such as Street Naming and Numbering, Land Charges, Geographic Information Systems and the Community Infrastructure Levy.
The Apprentice will be supported through their training and upon completion will have a good understanding of local government and administration. Previous Planning Administrative Apprentices have progressed to careers within local government either at Mole Valley or at other authorities.
The position is full time with one day a week (minimum of 6 hours) provided for study towards the Business Administration Level 3 qualification with our onsite provider Waverley Training Services (WTS).
What we are looking for from you
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You will be enthusiastic about undertaking a varied range of administrative tasks within the Planning Support team, supporting planning officers and other colleagues within the authority.
- You will provide a high level of customer service to residents and other officers within the Council
- Be approachable and have good inter-personal skills.
Eligibility requirements
GCSE passes (4-9) in Maths and English or a Level 2 Business Administration Qualification with functional skills in Maths and English.
A keen interest in administrative work (previous experience is not required).
Why should you join us?
What’s in it for you?
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Hybrid working supporting our Climate Change Strategy, working 3 days from home and 2 days in the office (weekly)
- Free onsite parking at Pippbrook offices
- 24 days annual leave (increasing by one day for every year of service)
- Annual flu vaccinations and health checks
- Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health First Aiders to support your everyday wellbeing
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dorking Halls/Pippbrook House discounts
- Leisure Centre discount
- Free Eye test
- Beautiful, well-connected location in Surrey Hills, easy access to outdoor activities
- Staff events
- Family oriented organisation
Further info
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jon Keepen (Planning Support Manager) on 01306 879380.
Closing date for applicants: Midday on 27 July 2026
Interview date: w/c 3rd August 2026
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Mole Valley District Council is preparing for a major transformation through Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) which will come into effect on 1 April 2027. The aim of LGR is to create a more streamlined, efficient and locally responsive system of government that strengthens public services. You can find out more about the LGR on the Surrey LGR Hub website
As we move toward LGR, we want to reassure all applicants that roles linked to Mole Valley District Council will continue beyond the transition period and arrangements are in place to ensure that staff will transfer on existing terms and conditions to the new East Surrey Council.
How to apply
CV and supporting statement - Click Apply Online, complete the short application form and upload your up to date CV along with a supporting statement, to let us know how you meet the essential skills and experience of the job description and person specification.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be unsuccessful.
High volume recruitment
As this is a role which generally attracts a lot of interest, we may close this advert early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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