Admin Officer (Planning) - Maternity cover for 12 months
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,635 to £30,372 per year |
| Additional salary information: | pay award pending |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Location: | Lyndhurst, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | New Forest District Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Love admin and procedures?
We have the perfect job for you in our Planning Administration Team. You will be part of a busy team registering all types of planning applications and meeting daily targets, answering telephone calls and e-mail enquiries on all planning matters.
Got an eye for detail?
This role is right up your street as it requires you to work accurately paying great attention to detail and to use your own initiative whilst working well under pressure. Particular attention needs to be paid to reading and understanding plans; calculating fees and understanding Government requirements to make applications valid.
What’s in it for you?
As part of our commitment to being a supportive and people centred employer, we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both in and outside of work:
£26,635 - £30,372 per annum (pay award pending)
23 – 24 days plus bank holidays, rising by an additional week’s leave after 5 years of continuous local authority service
Hybrid working, with flexibility across our sites, and home working
Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice
Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers
Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories
A values‑led organisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)
Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth
A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
LGBTQ+ Network
Women’s Network
Early Careers Network
Neurodiversity Network
About us
At NFDC we recognise that every colleague - whether in operational, frontline, or office‑based roles - plays a vital part in delivering high‑quality services to our communities. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the work they do and the strengths they bring.
We aim to foster a culture where people feel confident to share ideas, contribute their expertise, and develop through meaningful conversations with their managers and supported learning opportunities. Whilst we have our corporate values, LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness, we understand that different teams work in different ways, and we want our values to be lived in ways that make sense locally while staying true to our shared purpose as an organisation.
We want colleagues to thrive, which is why we promote wellbeing, balance, and opportunities for learning and progression. Our values guide how we work together and how we support each other to be confident, capable, and adaptable.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC
Please note: You’ll likely be aware that as part of the ongoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), the current organisation will transition into a new operating structure from 1 April 2028. It is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert.
If you’re interested
Please see the candidate booklet for more information about working at the Council and the job description.
If you are passionate about making a difference, committed to delivering excellent public services, and looking for a place where you can develop and continue to grow, we would be delighted to receive your application.
After reading the job description of what the role will involve, if you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Martine Parkes, Admin Team Leader: 023 8028 5424.
Please note, this post is subject to a basic DBS check
Closing Date: 11pm on Tuesday 12th May 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
We have the perfect job for you in our Planning Administration Team. You will be part of a busy team registering all types of planning applications and meeting daily targets, answering telephone calls and e-mail enquiries on all planning matters.
Got an eye for detail?
This role is right up your street as it requires you to work accurately paying great attention to detail and to use your own initiative whilst working well under pressure. Particular attention needs to be paid to reading and understanding plans; calculating fees and understanding Government requirements to make applications valid.
What’s in it for you?
As part of our commitment to being a supportive and people centred employer, we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both in and outside of work:
£26,635 - £30,372 per annum (pay award pending)
23 – 24 days plus bank holidays, rising by an additional week’s leave after 5 years of continuous local authority service
Hybrid working, with flexibility across our sites, and home working
Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice
Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers
Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories
A values‑led organisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)
Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth
A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
LGBTQ+ Network
Women’s Network
Early Careers Network
Neurodiversity Network
About us
At NFDC we recognise that every colleague - whether in operational, frontline, or office‑based roles - plays a vital part in delivering high‑quality services to our communities. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the work they do and the strengths they bring.
We aim to foster a culture where people feel confident to share ideas, contribute their expertise, and develop through meaningful conversations with their managers and supported learning opportunities. Whilst we have our corporate values, LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness, we understand that different teams work in different ways, and we want our values to be lived in ways that make sense locally while staying true to our shared purpose as an organisation.
We want colleagues to thrive, which is why we promote wellbeing, balance, and opportunities for learning and progression. Our values guide how we work together and how we support each other to be confident, capable, and adaptable.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC
Please note: You’ll likely be aware that as part of the ongoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), the current organisation will transition into a new operating structure from 1 April 2028. It is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert.
If you’re interested
Please see the candidate booklet for more information about working at the Council and the job description.
If you are passionate about making a difference, committed to delivering excellent public services, and looking for a place where you can develop and continue to grow, we would be delighted to receive your application.
After reading the job description of what the role will involve, if you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Martine Parkes, Admin Team Leader: 023 8028 5424.
Please note, this post is subject to a basic DBS check
Closing Date: 11pm on Tuesday 12th May 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.