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Location: Redcar Job Type: [Full-time]Salary: [£19.66 per hour]
We are currently seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to investigate and enforce planning controls within the borough. This role is essential in ensuring developments comply with regulations, resolving breaches, and upholding planning policies.
Key Responsibilities- Investigate alleged breaches of planning control, including site inspections, surveys, and surveillance.
- Research site histories and accurately record all findings on the planning enforcement system.
- Handle enquiries from the public, councillors, businesses, and external organisations regarding planning enforcement.
- Negotiate with transgressors and complainants to resolve planning control breaches in line with council policies.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for enforcement action
- Comply with the Council’s Health & Safety policies and undertake relevant training.
- Participate in training, development programs, and performance appraisals.
- Maintain confidentiality of all council-related information.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity in all aspects of work.
- Identify and manage risks associated with the role.
- Provide a high standard of customer service.
- Ensure value for money in service delivery.
- Maintain high standards of data quality and accuracy.
- Promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, recognizing safeguarding as a shared responsibility.
- Experience in planning enforcement or a related field.
- Strong investigative and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of planning laws and enforcement procedures.
- Ability to interpret and apply regulations effectively.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving planning compliance.
If you interested then please apply and we will get in touch.
