Technical Validation Assistant

Job Description

Job title: Technical Validation Assistant

Company: Epsom & Ewell Borough Council

Job description: At Epsom & Ewell, we aspire to deliver high quality services to our residents. We might be small, but we have big plans to serve our population of 80,000 residents. We are investing in our future, increasing strategic capacity, and exploring new ways of working.

We now have an opportunity for a Technical Validation Assistant (2 years fixed term contract) to join our ambitious and friendly team. In this administration role you will provide an effective and efficient planning application and validation service to applicants, developers and residents.

The successful candidate will be an administration professional with sound knowledge and proven experience of using a document management system and all Microsoft Office products. The right person will also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, have extensive experience of dealing with members of the public as well as being able to deal with developers and planning agents, and be a good organiser able to meet set deadlines in a changing and pressurised environment.

This is a rewarding role for a highly motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a dedicated team and takes pride in delivering first class service. We are particularly interested in applicants with knowledge or experience of the planning application process.

In return, we offer excellent office accommodation five minutes’ walk from Epsom railway station, heavily subsidised parking if needed, and an attractive salary. You will work with a brilliant team of strong and committed colleagues, benefit from 24 days annual leave (rising to 29 after 5 years’ service), subsidised gym membership, payment of professional fees, entitlement to join the local government pension scheme, and non-contributory life assurance.

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.

We look forward to receiving your application. For further details please go to www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/careers or contact Jason El Ayouby, Technical Validation Supervisor on 01372 732000

Closing date: Thursday 25 January 2024

Interviews/assessments: Thursday 01 February 2024

Diversity statement
At Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, we are passionate about maintaining an inclusive workplace for all that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of our community particularly from underrepresented backgrounds, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and those with hidden or visible disabilities. We are committed to ensuring all our staff – regardless of gender, age, religion, sexuality, ethnicity, or disability – can thrive and succeed whilst working with us.

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Location: Ewell, Surrey – Epsom, Surrey

Job date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:30:10 GMT

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