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Planning Technical Officer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Tewkesbury - UK
Monthly Salary:
£ 29064 - 31022
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
- Grade Dpro rata pa
- 37 hours per week
- Substantive
Tewkesbury Borough Council is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Officer to join its award winning Planning Service. This role is central to ensuring that planning applications are accurately validated in line with national legislation and the councils local requirements enabling timely and lawful decision-making.
As the first point of contact for applicants agents and members of the public the postholder will provide clear advice on submission standards and straightforward planning queries including permitted development. The role also supports Planning Officers by managing the technical and administrative aspects of the application process including site visits to display notices and carry out routine inspections.
Working across a borough that includes historic market towns rural villages and strategic development sites the Technical Officer will help maintain high standards of service delivery data accuracy and customer care contributing to the councils wider goals of sustainable growth community engagement and planning excellence.
This permanent role offers flexible working hours and agile working to support work life balance generous annual leave a pension scheme salary sacrifice cycle and car schemes and discounted gym membership.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact James Lloyd Team Manager on or emailprotected
Closing Date: 28th June 2026
Proposed Interview Date: 8 - 10th July 2026
About You
About Us
In return we offer:
- Up to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Agile working arrangements
- Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Potential career progression
- 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre
Find out more about us and the benefits of working for us by clickinghere.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process please let us know.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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