REQ002442 - Enforcement Officer

Grade 7 £35,745 to £39,186

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Council’s Planning Enforcement Team.  The post will suit someone with a positive and proactive approach to resolving breaches of planning control. You will have experience and knowledge of planning enforcement and be expected to carry out the full range of enforcement duties including serving notices and dealing with appeals and court appearances with the minimum of supervision. You will have some responsibility for supervising and supporting the work of our Enforcement Assistants and will work closely with colleagues in the Development Management Team and other responsible authorities.

Enforcement Officers are expected to take lead responsibility for specific enforcement projects and to take a proactive lead in the continuous improvement of enforcement services in accordance with national best practice. You will have the time management skills necessary to cope with a varied and demanding workload with a range of deadlines and targets; be customer orientated, and ensure developers, businesses and residents are treated fairly, in accordance with national and local planning policies, and the Sheffield Local Enforcement Plan.  Good interpersonal skills are also necessary, as you will be liaising and negotiating with the public, external agents and organisations, Councillors and other Council departments.

An RTPI accredited, advanced qualification in Planning Enforcement and a planning qualification would be advantageous, along with the possession of a clean driving licence. 

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Khalid Mahmood on 07733 125780

We offer an excellent benefits package, including competitive salary, 26 days holiday - rising to 31 days (if applicable), a generous employer contribution pension scheme, flexible working, career development, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted leisure centre membership, and access to discounted activities and days out. The role is full- time, working 37 hours a week for 52 weeks of the year. We are currently working on a hybrid working system which involves 2 days in the office and 3 days from home. We are also open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.

Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.

Closing date: 5th August 2024.

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