Planning Support Administrative Assistant-Fixed Term Contract

Salary

£27,998-£29,639

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Dorking

Date posted

21/07/2026

Job reference

MVDC00099

“Happy to talk flexible working”

About the role and the team

The Planning Support Administrator role is an excellent opportunity for an organised individual with an attention to detail to gain experience in local government. With a wide range of responsibilities, the postholder will need to provide high quality customer service to residents and administrative support to colleagues including planning officers, planning enforcement, tree and ecology specialists.

The Planning Support team provides a wide range of services to Planning and includes other services such as Street Naming and Numbering, Land Charges, Geographic Information Systems and the Community Infrastructure Levy.

This is a temporary placement for up to 3 months to provide cover during the summer period whilst other colleagues may be on leave and due to higher than usual caseloads. It is expected that the successful candidate should be available for work during the majority of this summer period. You are encouraged to apply even if you are not available for the full three months as accommodations can be made for a suitable candidate.

What we are looking for from you

We are looking for someone to join our team who is enthusiastic about undertaking a varied range of administrative tasks within the Planning Support team.

You will provide a high level of customer service to residents and planning officers, be approachable and have good inter-personal skills. The role requires demonstrable interest in administrative work although previous experience is not required. You will be educated to GCSE level with passes in both Mathematics and English.

Why should you join us?

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working supporting our Climate Change Strategy, working 3 days from home and 2 days in the office (weekly)
• Free onsite parking at Pippbrook offices
• 24 days annual leave (Pro Rata allowance will apply to the Fixed 3 month contract)
• Annual flu vaccinations and health checks
• Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health First Aiders to support your everyday wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dorking Halls/Pippbrook House discounts
• Leisure Centre discount
• Free Eye test
• Beautiful, well-connected location in Surrey Hills, easy access to outdoor activities
• Staff events
• Family oriented organisation

Further info

This is a 3 month fixed term contract opportunity.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jon Keepen (Planning Support Manager) on 01306 879380.

Closing date for applicants: Midday on 29 July 2026

Interview date: w/c 3 August 2026

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Mole Valley District Council is preparing for a major transformation through Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) which will come into effect on 1 April 2027. The aim of LGR is to create a more streamlined, efficient and locally responsive system of government that strengthens public services. You can find out more about the LGR on the Surrey LGR Hub website

Mole Valley District Council will become part of the new East Surrey Unitary Council and this authority will be responsible for all services in the eastern part of the county.

As we move toward LGR, we want to reassure all applicants that roles linked to Mole Valley District Council will continue beyond the transition period and arrangements are in place to ensure that staff will transfer on existing terms and conditions to the new East Surrey Council.

How to apply

CV only - Click Apply Online, complete the short application form and upload your up to date CV demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be unsuccessful.

High volume recruitment

As this is a role which generally attracts a lot of interest, we may close this advert early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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