Planning & GIS Technician
Vacancy Details
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Civic Centre |
| Region: | North East England |
| Date Posted: | 18/06/2025 |
| Reference: | 0000006944 |
Description
Development, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
GIS AND PLANNING POLICY TECHNICIAN REF: 103434
Band 6 - 9 £25,183 - £32,654 pa
Permanent
35 hpw
Hartlepool is culturally rich, vibrant and energetic with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want skilled, dedicated and personable staff to help us achieve that. Hartlepool is a compact unitary authority with a varying geography and a multitude of opportunities and constraints which ensures this role is varied with many opportunities to learn and grow professionally.
An opportunity has arisen within the Planning Policy Team for a GIS and Planning Policy Technician on a development scheme basis. The Hartlepool Local Plan was adopted in May 2018 and it is considered to be robust and achieving the aims it sets out to. The GIS and Planning Policy technician is a vital member or the team and wider council including the Development Management team. The role assists in ensuring the Town Planning Framework within Hartlepool remains up to date and is implemented accordingly.
The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of work including preparation of plans for Town Planning documents and associated evidence bases, collection and collation of data and preparing material for consultation events. The successful candidate will have demonstrated a range of strengths including an ability to work to challenging deadlines, working well under pressure and an ability to adapt to changing circumstances, strong communication skills and an eye for detail.
Experience within the local authority sector would be beneficial but we would also welcome applications from the private sector. The starting salary will be based upon experience.
The role offers a range of benefits such as local government pension scheme, good holidays and flexible home/office working to help create a good work life balance.
For further information please contact Helen Smith, Planning Policy Team Leader on 01429 284308.
Closing date: Friday 4th July 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 9th July 2025
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