Administration Officer

About You
Do you have experience of inputting data and the use of database systems, ideally in support of a Town Planning function?
Are you competent in the use of GIS, records management and ICT systems?
Are you a team player that enjoys the challenge of prioritising tasks in a methodical manner and working at pace to tight deadlines?
Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills?
If so, read on ...
You will need to be a dedicated team player with an eye for detail.

You will ideally have experience in a planning administrative role in a Local Planning Authority or equivalent public body.

You will also need to be competent in reading plans, use of ICT systems and GIS, and proficient at data validation, processing and records management processes.
You will have a good level of English and be confident dealing with customers, both verbally and in writing.

You will have a flexible approach to work, be clear thinking and thorough with good organisational skills and the ability to work at pace, accurately and methodically to maintain our high standards, with regard for deadlines, due process and procedure.
We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

About The Role
This is a great opportunity to work for one of Britain’s major statutory consultees, as part of a small and friendly team.

The Planning team at the Coal Authority plays an important role in providing advice to around 181 local planning authorities across England, Scotland and Wales, helping to ensure that the risks associated with historical coal mining are taken into account when new development is proposed.

In turn this helps to ensure the stability of property and public safety.
We receive over 10,000 planning consultations each year.

As Administration Officer, you will be involved in a range of work streams including registration of planning consultations onto our bespoke IT system, digitising site boundaries, assisting with handling customers enquires and ensuring adequate and efficient storage of data.  The work needs to be completed accurately and at pace, with strict adherence to approved procedure and compliance with external deadlines. You will be an invaluable member of the team and will assist in ensuring that we operate an efficient and effective service.  
 
Please note that this role will require a basic DBS check

About The Coal Authority
Our benefits:

• A market leading pension scheme - our employer contribution rate is around 27%!
• Adoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Diversity Network Groups
• Mental Health Allies
• Civil Service Sports and Social club
• Employee discounts
• Annual medicals
• £15 per month towards wellbeing
• A recognition scheme, where you receive extra money or vouchers
• Flexi-time to give employees freedom to vary their hours around personal preferences and commitments.
• Holiday allowance – 27.5 days annual leave, plus the ability to flex an extra 6 days in addition to 8 public holidays
• On-site free parking, tea, coffee and soft drinks in the Mansfield office
• Sponsorship and professional qualifications support
• Professional subscriptions paid