Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, Surrey Closing Date: 27/05/2026 at 09:00 Interview date: Week commencing 08/06/2026 (subject to change) Are you a Planning Technical Support Officer experienced in validating planning applications? Do you have local authority experience and looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about the built environment and how our communities are shaped? If you have answered yes to all three questions, then Elmbridge is here for you. We are seeking a highly motivated talented individual to fill the role of Technical Support Officer within our dynamic Business Support Team. The Business Support Team is the engine room that supports the entire Planning Service. The team validates and registers all planning applications, processes Planning Appeals, plays a key role in the administration and monitoring of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and is responsible for leading our programme of process review, system updates as well as driving and monitoring our overall service performance. A typical working day would look like • Validating a wide range of planning applications • Responding to enquiries from applicants, agents and members of the public providing clear and professional advice • Managing planning case administration from submission through to decision • Supporting the coordination of planning appeals and enforcement cases ensuring statutory deadlines and procedural requirements are met • Contributing to improvements in planning processes, system and digital tools to enhance service delivery This is more than a job opportunity; it is your chance to play a significant role in the community and be an integral part of our borough’s development journey. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Leonard our Planning Business Support Team Leader aleonard@elmbridge.gov.uk or Chris Burrows our Planning and CIL Team Leader cburrows@elmbridge.gov.uk Please read the job description and person specification for this role before applying. About us • Flexibility: we know you have to juggle work and life commitments and our approach to hybrid working is there to support you. • Wellbeing: when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees. • The package: not forgetting our excellent pension, discounts with various local businesses, and free employee parking at the Civic Centre. Plus, your birthday off and time off between Christmas and New Year, no annual leave required.