Some provide direct support for Inspectors, particularly at long inquiries or when a large number of issues need to be considered. Some make formal decisions, for example on advertisement appeals or applications for costs. Some help provide essential support functions in our Information Technology, Finance or Human Resources Branches. Some are professionally qualified for example in town and country planning or accountancy. Some have qualifications in purchasing or personnel management.
Many posts also have specific functional competences.
Please read the administrative grades core competency framework for more information. Recruitment to the administrative grades Vacancies are filled either by open recruitment or by promotion from the grade below. We do not use headhunters or employment agencies to fill our permanent posts. For information on salaries please read the Grade structure and salaries document . However, if the vacancy is for a particularly specialised post - for example in IT, Finance or Planning we advertise in the appropriate professional journals.