Folkestone & Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit.
Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on health & wellbeing and staff development, and an excellent benefits package that includes corporate memberships, discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more.
Our offices are based in the heart of Folkestone, with easy access to transport links, local shops, entertainment facilities and the seafront. In addition, we have an agile working culture that supports and encourages flexible and remote/home working.
We are currently seeking a self-motivated and pro-active individual excited by the challenge of a multi-skilled role, working at the heart of the council to provide an accurate, professional and timely business support service to our Development Management, Planning Policy and Building Control teams. You will be an efficient first point of contact for planning & building control applications, utilising many access channels such as online forms, emails and telephone calls, undertaking back-office administrative processes, supporting with the local plan development, and providing an excellent customer focused service to a whole range of stakeholders.
You will need to have some experience of working in a customer focused administrative support role and the ability to meet service performance targets. You will also need to be able to adapt to a constantly changing environment, which can be influenced by Political as well as legislative changes.
Specific administrative experience in planning and development management would be a real advantage, but if you’re a quick learner with strong communication skills, great attention to detail, and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a diverse team, we’d love to hear from you!
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Zoe Law, Planning & Development Business Manager, via: HR@Folkestone-Hythe.gov.uk
Depending on the working pattern, the successful candidate will need to work from the council's offices up to 2 days a week, and on a much more consistent basis during the induction training period.
Applications should be received by 12:00 (noon) on Monday 23rd March 2026.
Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.
Interviews are scheduled to take place across 31st March and 1st April 2026.
We are also advertising a full time role. Please visit our vacancy page to find out more: Folkestone & Hythe District Council Vacancies You will need to apply for this full time post separately should it be of interest.
Please apply online via the link provided below. Please note that we do not accept CV's without a fully completed application form.