Planning Systems and Support Manager

Planning Systems and Support Manager

(Development Management)

Salary £39,051 - £47,107 pa

Full time 36 Hours per week

Ready for a challenge? We are looking for a talented individual to join a team of dedicated staff to lead and develop the Planning Development Management IT systems and manage a team of planning support officers. 

About the role

You will take a lead role in managing the IT system within the Planning Development Management service and being responsible for the systems administration of the IDOX Uniform planning system for Planning Development Management, planning appeals and enforcement.  You will also maintain and develop the IDOX Enterprise System to ensure the efficient use of work trays for the process management and Arc GIS Pro.  Performance management is of key importance in Planning Development Management and the role will include managing Power BI.  You will also manage a team of planning support officers and the Systems Administrator Support Officer.  You need to be able to draw out the best in people and develop their talents (especially within a small team where flexibility is key).

What we’re looking for from you

Excellent understanding and experience of the administration of IT support systems. Up to date and effective IT skills (including administration of a planning application system and Arc GIS Pro) Good working knowledge of planning procedures and the ability to read and understand plans. Effective experience of managing people in a busywork environment.To be an effective team player.

This post is a full-time role. However, all applications will be considered.

This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.

 The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.  These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.  The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.

Please note as part of the employment checks this post will subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) which includes a basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.  Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.

In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time). 

For an informal discussion about the post and further information, please contact Esmé Spinks on 01784 446356.

 

Closing date: 22 April 2025 12 noon

Interview date:  Thursday 8 May 2025

 

To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.

CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.

 Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.  If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.

All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.

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