Administrative Officer - FTC

Administrative Officer – 29.5 Hours per week – 12 months Fixed Term

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, 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 using 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?

• £26,635 – £30,372 per annum pro‑rata (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 per cent on bikes and accessories
• 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.

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 the top of this advert.

If you’re interested

Please note, this post is subject to a basic DBS check

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.

Closing Date: 22nd July 2026