Overview
Job Title: Planning Administrator
Circa £24,000 dependent on skills & experience
Peterborough (Hybrid Working)
Monday To Friday
Permanent
Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role provides you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your base location will be Thorpe Wood House in Peterborough with the expectation to work on-site a minimum of 1 day per week as well as occasionally travel to other AW sites as the role requires.
Come and join our team!
Do you have an interest in planning of developments? Ever wondered what role water companies have in flood risk management? If the answer is YES then this role is for YOU!
The world of planning is ever changing with many challenges and opportunities. Join us to shape the future of our region and make a positive impact on communities. Be part of a dynamic and supportive team who will help you learn and progress a career in developer planning.
Who we are
Join our dynamic team at Anglian Water, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our region while ensuring the highest standards of customer service. As a member of the Planning & Capacity team, you’ll have the opportunity to influence planning decisions, manage flood risk and foster strong relationships with stakeholders both internally and externally, such as local planning authorities and developers.
What will you be doing?
In this role, you’ll dive into the fast-paced world of town planning and flood risk management. You’ll be at the forefront of assessing and responding to planning applications, guiding future developments within our region. Your input will be crucial in ensuring that growth is sustainable, and that flood risk is managed effectively.
You will be the first point of call for our customers, using your experience to deliver high levels of customer service whilst keeping track of the required timeframes.
Identifying critical development sites you will liaise across the Planning & Capacity team to ensure appropriate management of risk.
As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:
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Full private healthcare with no excess
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23 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion
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A flexible working culture
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Competitive pension scheme – we double-match your contributions up to 6%
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Life Assurance at eight times your salary
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Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
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Bonus Scheme
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Lots of great discounts
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Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
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Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
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An excellent Family Leave package – to help you support your family
What does it take to be an Planning Administrator?
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Fantastic, adaptable customer service skills
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Confident decision-maker
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Able to perform data-led analysis (e.g. GIS)
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Great customer service qualities
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Time management skills
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Collaboration
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Self-motivation
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Passion for learning
Opportunities are open to all suitably qualified candidates.
Why Anglian Water?
Anglian Water are an award-winning organisation with almost 5,000 employees and over 6 million customers. We’re proud to have been voted as the best place to work in the UK and to be winners of the prestigious Utility of the Year award.
We are passionate and committed to the learning and development of our people making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential.
Closing date: 5th May 2024
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