Development Management Technical Support Officer

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.

Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Are you passionate about supporting sustainable growth and delivering excellent public service? Join HDC as a Planning Technical Officer, where you'll play a vital role in the registration, validation and technical assessment of planning applications and appeals. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of our communities while working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

As a Planning Technical Officer, you'll play a fundamental role in the planning department, validating planning applications and appeals to meet statutory and local standards, including biodiversity net gain criteria. While liaising with applicants and agents, you will provide clear communication regarding submission requirements to guide them through the application process. You'll provide essential technical and administrative support to planning teams, champion excellent customer service by resolving public queries, and ensure GDPR-compliant publication of planning documents. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a positive impact in our community.

We're seeking a proactive problem-solver, accountable and detail-oriented individual with a strong administrative background and a genuine interest in local planning. You'll need to demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills, able to engage confidently with applicants, agents, officers and the public. A keen understanding and interest in planning validation and procedures is important. Experience using planning software, GIS tools and document management systems is highly desirable. You should be highly organised and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. We're looking for someone who is collaborative, discreet, and ethical, able to handle sensitive information responsibly.

If you're passionate about public service, interested in personal development in a planning environment and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form. The closing date is 9am 25 January 2026 and interviews will be held the week commencing 2 February 2026. However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!

These roles work a hybrid office model with Tuesdays and Wednesdays as in-office team days. We will still include work from home and flexi-time opportunities in order to provide a good work-life balance whilst still ensuring that teams benefit from in-person interaction. Candidates should therefore be within commutable distance of our offices in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire and be able to attend meetings as required.

Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.