Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

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Talent/Recruitment professional, covering multiple areas of BCP Council

Are you looking for your next step in Planning Enforcement?

Can you lead a team of BCP professional officers?

Deal with a range of complex planning enforcement investigations and prosecutions?

Assist with the delivery of the Council\’s Planning Enforcement service in line with Government guidance and legislation?

Our work assists in safeguarding the local environment.

You will:

• Under the lead of the Planning Enforcement Manager, co-ordinate the delivery of the planning enforcement service and to ensure advice and engagement is provided in accordance with statutory, national and local requirements, and proactive monitoring and management of priorities, processes and workflows.
• To perform the lead role for the Council on complex planning, advertisement, listed building and tree enforcement investigations and prosecutions, including those of a complex and/or contentious nature, including the drafting, reviewing, preparation and the service of statutory notices.
• Under the lead of the Planning Enforcement Manager, develop an efficient, effective and well-respected team through monitoring staff development needs and performance and consistence and aligned across the enforcement team for consistent decision making.
• In a supervisory capacity, oversee the work of planning enforcement officers and planning enforcement technicians. Providing support and supervision, including allocating work, undertaking case reviews and signing off work in strict accordance with the Council’s scheme of delegation.
• To represent the Council where appropriate in a professional manner that safeguards the reputation of the Council, promoting a positive perception of the service and developing a culture of providing excellent customer care to all service users.
• To establish and maintain credible and effective working relationships, both internally and with external organisations.
• In their absence, when required, to represent the Planning Enforcement Manager on development related matters.
• Represent the Planning & Transport Directorate at appeals, informal hearings and public inquiries, with enforcement witness statements, legal action, court cases as they affect planning enforcement matters.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Planning related degree or Investigatory degree or a similar related subject OR be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in planning and be educated to NVQ Level 5 or equivalent Membership (or eligibility for membership) of the RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) and NAPE.
• In-depth knowledge of inspection and investigation procedures, and knowledge of PACE & RIPA legislation
• Experience of enforcement and legal proceedings
• Experience of overseeing and supervising the work of others.
• Ability to manage a case load.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and practices relating to planning.
• Ability to undertake investigations, interpret and scale from plans, prepare reports and maintain clear and concise records.
• High level of resilience, attention to detail, calm under pressure, ability to demonstrate self-awareness as well as the ability to perceive, use, understand, manage and handle all types of different situations, some which can be difficult or contentious.
• Ability to interpret complex technical detail with advanced analytical skill.
• Superb interpersonal and communication skills and must be self-motivated.
• Ability to deliver work to tight deadlines and be flexible in managing workloads.
• Good negotiating skills and an ability to find positive and practical solutions to problems.
• Ability to work both alone and within a team, demonstrating excellent teamwork skills and must be self-motivated.
• Excellent oral, written and presentational communication skills.
• IT literate and experience in using Microsoft Office suite tools.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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