Technical Support Administrator

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.

This is an exciting time for the London Borough of Redbridge; we are at the heart of regeneration and change in East London, with unprecedented investment in the area expected in the next few years and Cross Rail will open up new opportunities for new homes and jobs.  We benefit from excellent transport links across London and Essex and our offices, based in Ilford, are only 9 minutes from Stratford and 18 minutes from Liverpool Street, in the heart of the city.

About the Role

The role is paramount to the delivery of the Council’s strategic corporate priorities.  Working for us, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference for our residents, securing ‘Growth’ with new homes and regenerating the town centres, reducing inequality and offering value for money.

The Regeneration, Property and Planning Department are looking for a Technical Support Administrators to work within our Planning and Building Control Team.  This is a permanent position working within the Building Control section.  The role is to provide a high quality technical administrative support service. 

About you:

• You will need experience of working within the building control department or similar experience. 
• You will be dealing with registering building control application, processing initial notice applications and dealing with customer enquiries.
• You will also be dealing with email and telephone enquiries.
• You will be expected to use your own initiative to handle processes and to resolve problems based on experience and judgement. 
• You will receive clear guidance but will perform your work tasks with minimal day to day supervision.
• You will also possess excellent communication, organisational, administration and IT skills.  A knowledge of the APAS or other databases system would be an advantage

You should complete your application as fully as possible giving as much information about your skills as possible and any relevant experience and interests. Please apply using the online application form. 

To apply for this post please visit redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy and paste the following into your browser:

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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.