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Planning Enforcement & Compliance Officer

Employer
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Location
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary
£29,174 - £31,895 per annum
Closing date
14 Jul 2022

Planning Enforcement & Compliance Officer
£29,174 - £31,895 per annum
37 hours per week - Permanent Contract 

Come and work for an award winning organisation!

We are an ambitious and forward thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town. 

We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment which encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional and friendly team.

About the role…

We are seeking to appoint a Planning Enforcement & Compliance Officer who will undertake and assist with the investigation of alleged breaches of planning control. You will respond to these alleged breaches and take appropriate action where necessary, collecting evidence and preparing relevant notices and statements. A key role will be assisting in the delivery of a professional and efficient planning enforcement service, where you will aid in a variety of enforcement related responsibilities working within a similarly minded team. 

Alongside this we are looking for someone who understands the wider dimension of the planning service including application processing so this position may suit Planning Officers working in a Development Management or Policy related role seeking to widen and develop their experience within a forward thinking Council.

To be successful you will need…

  • Experience with Planning Enforcement/compliance for a local authority or demonstrable Development Management or Planning Policy making experience with an ability to adapt;
  • A thorough understanding of the planning system and planning enforcement legislation / tools;
  • Experience in gathering and presenting evidence at court / public enquiries or transferable skills drawn from other experiences; and
  • A proven track record of dealing with difficult situations;

For more information about this role please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

What can we do for you… 

  • An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days after five years. Part-time employees receive a pro rata entitlement of 25  days.
  • A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
  • A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
  • Two days paid time off for volunteering.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
  • An employee counselling service.
  • Free eye tests (for some posts) and contribution towards the cost of glasses.
  • A cycle to work scheme.
  • Low cost town centre parking for some jobs, depending on work location.
  • A commitment to employee wellbeing.

Applications

To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Cheltenham Borough Council. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children.  Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire and provide references; proof of identity, nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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