Planning Apprentice

Assist colleagues within the planning (Development Management) team with work relating to planning applications, enforcement cases and conservation tasks and the delivery of day-to-day office functions. Answer telephone enquiries from members of staff and the public. Assist with accurate recording and uploading of information onto the back-office system. Support the process of invoicing and payments. Undertake word processing and the preparation of documents. Support customers in understanding the planning application process.

Training Outcome:

Look to secure employment.

Employer Description:
The district council headquarters are in Warwick and Leamington Spa. It employs more than 500 people. The district council deal with issues such as waste management, the collection of council tax, planning/building regulations, council housing and council house repairs. The district was created on 1 April 1974, by a merger of the former Leamington Spa and Warwick municipal boroughs, the Kenilworth urban district and the Warwick Rural District.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, working hours to be agreed with line manager.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience