Apprentice Technical Officer

Your duties will include;

• To assist in the development, maintenance, analysis and interpretation of computer-based information/data and monitoring systems, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), to ensure effective service delivery and quality, accessible information for the Service to aid quality decision making.
• Undertake surveys and research, collect planning data, and design and prepare reports and other documents to inform planning policy development, monitoring and the wider planning services.
• Prepare material, maps, illustrations and other technical information to support the local plan and wider planning service.
• Support policy development and monitoring, including contributing to the local plan and development management processes.
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of policies and programmes to guide the development of the local plan as part of the council’s regeneration strategies, including supporting the preparation of supplementary planning guidance, development briefs, practice notes, etc.
• To work flexibly as a resource for planning services responding to changing demands on the service to ensure service delivery and timeliness and quality decision making.
• To work effectively within and beyond the service, demonstrating the highest standards of customer care. Liaising with statutory bodies and other customers including Council Members, other Local Authorities and LCR authorities, HM Land Registry etc.
• To undertake all other duties as required and commensurate with the post.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

• Mathematics GCSE or equivalent, grade (4-9)(C-A*) (Essential)
• English or equivalent GCSE, grade (4-9)(C-A*) (Essential)