Vacancy Details

Folkestone & Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. The council main offices are located in Folkestone town centre, within walking distance of excellent transport links, including the high speed rail network, local shops, entertainment facilities and seafront. As one of the largest employers in the area, the council offers a range of benefits including Local Government Pension Scheme, corporate memberships, Employee Assistance Programme, and a culture that enables and encourages flexible working.

The council is currently seeking a Case Officer (Place). This role involves providing accurate, professional and timely case management support with Development Management. This will include developing a good understanding and knowledge of the relevant service processes, regulations and legislation around the validation of planning applications.

The post holder will assist in ensuring the systems, procedures and workflows are updated in accordance with guidelines. Case requests are input into the system in line with timescales whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail. The post holder will be expected to ensure there is oversight of the information collected and bring to the attention of any discrepancies to the Team Leader.

The post offers a range of opportunities for cross working within other relevant service areas such as Building Control and Land charges which will contribute to learning and development.

For an informal discussion about the job please call Zoe Law, Case Management Team Leader on 01303 853241.

The closing date for the receipt of all completed applications is noon on Friday 14th August.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided below. Please note that we do not accept CV's without a fully completed application form.