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Planning Administration Assistant
Job summary
A local authority in Sevenoaks is looking for a Planning Administration Assistant to provide administrative support, manage records, and respond to public inquiries. This part-time role comes with a hybrid working model and excellent benefits including enhanced annual leave and a Local Government Pension Scheme. Ideal for candidates with strong organizational and communication skills, prior administrative experience preferred.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within a local authority or regulatory environment.
- Ability to manage sensitive data and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Knowledge of Planning services is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Validation Team.
- Maintain accurate records and databases.
- Respond to public enquiries via email, phone, and in person.
Skills
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Employment type: Part-time – 15 hours per week (Hybrid: minimum one day per week in the office)
Salary: £26,717 – £27,983 per year
This is an entry-level role.
- Provide administrative support to the Validation Team
- Maintain accurate records and databases
- Monitor mailboxes
- Set up planning applications
- Reconcile planning payments
- Respond to public enquiries via email, phone, and in person, offering excellent customer service
- Liaise with internal departments and members of the public to support service delivery
- Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within a local authority or regulatory environment.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage sensitive data and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- A calm, adaptable, and customer-focused approach to your work.
- Knowledge of Planning services is desirable; however, full training will be given.
- Hybrid working model
- Enhanced annual leave (24 days pro-rata) plus bank holidays
- Additional leave after 5 years of service
- Extra Christmas closure day
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free staff parking
- Access to employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, and more
- Employee Assistance Programme via BUPA – 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support
If you would like to discuss this role informally, please contact Maria Matthews, Validation Team Leader on 01732 227 234.
To apply for this role please visit ats-sevenoaks.jgp.co.uk.
Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026.
Interviews: Thursday 15th January 2026 (held at our office in Argyle Road, Sevenoaks).
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