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Specialist Level 1 - Planning Enforcement

Employer
South Lakeland District Council
Location
North Yorkshire
Salary
Scale H £26,999 to £29,363 per annum
Closing date
10 Feb 2020

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Sector
Central Government, Local Authority, Public sector
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Level
Planner
Specialism
Enforcement, Planning

SLDC serves an area that includes two national parks, with the majority of the stunning Lake District National Park in our district, as well as western parts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With friendly communities, low crime rate, cultural attractions and stunning locations South Lakeland makes an attractive proposition for one and all.

Here at SLDC we have recently embarked on an exciting journey, implementing our Customer Connect Programme which will transform the way we deliver services by maximising digital technology and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. The programme will improve services by allowing our valued customers to do business with us in a simpler way. Through Customer Connect our continued aim is to elevate South Lakeland as the ‘best place to live, work and explore’...would you like to join us, share the experience and make a difference...?

South Lakeland District Council is seeking to recruit a Level 1 Specialist – Planning Enforcement, within the Development Management Specialist service area. The post is based at the Council’s head offices in Kendal.

We are looking for an individual with:

  • A positive individual with an interest in and experience of resolving disputes
  • Well-developed investigative skills
  • Well organised with highly developed written and oral communication skills
  • A proven ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Experience of working collaboratively with others to organise workloads and resolve problems
  • Ability to read plans and scale drawings
  • Preparation of evidence for litigation or similar
  • Well-developed IT skills
  • Commitment to providing excellent customer service

In particular, experience of working in a local authority regulatory service would be advantageous, especially planning, although experience of other roles that involve investigation, recording of information, rigorous report writing and presentation of material for submission to appeals and/or courts will also be considered.

As part of a small planning team, this opportunity provides real scope for an individual to take on a pivotal role within compliance and enforcement, having a direct influence on the built environment within an exceptionally attractive part of Cumbria.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include:

  • Following up on complaints, investigating potential breaches of planning regulations and legislation, conducting site visits, proposing solutions or using formal enforcement action when appropriate
  • Carrying out compliance inspections of developments, ensuring that compliance with planning conditions are met within the District
  • Composing written reports and statements in relation to enforcement investigations

 

  • Drafting and serving planning contravention, breach of condition, untidy site and enforcement notices and injunctions
  • Ensuring that duties are performed within the Council's policies and codes of conduct
  • Representing the Council and Inquiries and Appeals when necessary
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of the enforcement service by reviewing processes and procedures and developing and implementing positive changes

For further information including the job description, person specification and details of how to apply, please visit us at https://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/your-council/job-vacancies/ We are unable to accept CVs alone for job vacancies, however, they can be attached to the application form.

Candidates that are shortlisted for interview will be informed by email (the email address used to register with our recruitment site)

Closing date for applications: Monday 10 February 2020 Interviews will be held: Week commencing 17 February 2020

 

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