Department: Planning and Regeneration
Directorate: Resources
Salary: Grade G - £36,648 to £40,221 per year (pay award pending)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Team Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU
Hybrid/home working is available.
Join Our Team as a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer: Lead the Charge in Upholding Community Standards!
Are you a skilled and proactive professional with a passion for planning and development? We are seeking a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to play a pivotal role in our Planning Enforcement service. This is your opportunity to lead on a diverse range of planning enforcement cases, offering expert advice and support to the Council and our community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a varied caseload of planning enforcement issues, ensuring compliance with planning regulations.
- Provide guidance and support to the Planning Enforcement Assistant and respond to customer enquiries with professionalism and clarity.
- Act as the primary case officer for processing planning applications and appeals initiated through enforcement investigations.
- Conduct site inspections, collate evidence, and take appropriate action based on findings.
- Prepare detailed reports and recommend formal enforcement action where necessary.
- Represent the council at appeals or in court, presenting evidence with confidence and accuracy.
About Us:
Erewash is a vibrant borough nestled between Nottingham and Derby, featuring the bustling towns of Long Eaton and Ilkeston alongside scenic rural Green Belt areas. With excellent transport links and a diverse community, Erewash offers a unique and rewarding place to work.
About You:
We are looking for a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a passion for planning. You will be:
- Organised and Diplomatic: Excellent at managing a busy workload and adept at handling sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Skilled Communicator: Able to explain complex planning legislation clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Independent and Collaborative: Comfortable working independently, with the ability to make informed decisions on-site, while also being a supportive team player.
- Technical Expert: Competent in interpreting and explaining plans and technical drawings. Experience in working in planning is essential, with a background in planning enforcement preferred.
Qualifications:
- Membership (or eligibility for membership) of the RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute).
- Relevant experience in planning; experience in planning enforcement is desirable.
Why Join Us?
- Be a key player in shaping the development of our diverse and evolving borough.
- Work within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
- Enjoy a varied and dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth.
If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you!
Apply Now!
Transform your career and join our dedicated and friendly team at Erewash.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Erewash Borough Council we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role.
Benefits of Working for Us
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:
- Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
- Free workplace car parking across the borough
- Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
- Family friendly, flexible and hybrid/home working policies available
- Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
- Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Richard Snow, Development Manager on 0115 907 2204.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click here.
The closing date for applications is 20 October 2024 at midnight.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.
To submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.
For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html
Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk
If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.
