At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage planning service complaints and coordinate Freedom of Information requests.
- Company: Lewisham Council, offering a supportive and flexible work environment.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, remote work options, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in local governance while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 24 - 24 £ per hour.
Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Lewisham Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience. This role will be based at: 2 days office based, 3 days remote SE6 4RU.
The right candidate will:
- Handle, monitor and coordinate planning service complaints (including logging, tracking, performance reporting and quality assurance of responses).
- Coordinate and respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) and related information requests (including collation, redaction support and deadline management).
- Provide finance support including income monitoring, cost recovery, debt chasing and reconciliations; producing management information and reports.
- Maintain accurate records across relevant planning systems to support effective casework, complaints and information governance processes.
- Support operational processes including purchase orders, invoices and supplier set-up, ensuring compliance with financial controls and audit requirements.
- Manage the end-to-end administration of planning service complaints, including logging/acknowledgement, tracking deadlines, coordinating input from service areas, quality-checking draft responses and ensuring replies are issued within required timescales.
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call. If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. If this role is not applicable to you, but you are looking for a role, please send over your CV and I will check what roles I have available. Look forward to speaking with you soon.
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