Technical Support Officer

Salary range: GBP19,917 - GBP26,805 p.a. inc

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

Brent Gets Building

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

Brent receives over 5,000 planning and other applications a year. This post is in a small team of technical officers working within Development Management. The team deals with the receipt, registration, validation, and issuing of decisions, along with some other administrative processes around applications and appeals.

The Person

We need a technical support officer who understands the importance of good customer service, and how the administrative and support functions help the whole planning service run smoothly in achieving the Council's objectives. The successful candidate will need to have a good work ethic, be able to work as part of a team and be willing to learn and improve. A knowledge of planning and the administration of applications is desirable.

Closing Date: 25 March 2018 (23:59)

Assessment & Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Applications are particularly welcome from people with a disability as they are under represented across the council.

All organisations and individuals who work with children and young people, or are involved in providing services for them have a duty to safeguard and promote their welfare.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Before you join Brent Council, you will need to provide your National Insurance (NI) number and undergo a Home Office Standard I.D. check.

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position.