Planning Compliance Officer

Car User - Essential

Other Benefits - Free office parking, Local Government pension scheme, flexi scheme, generous annual leave allowance.

Harborough District Council’s vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all.

This is a full time post, assisting the Planning Enforcement Team Leader in the delivery of an effective and efficient planning enforcement service.

Key duties will include:

• Proactive action to ensure compliance with conditions imposed on planning permissions and to monitor developments to ensure compliance with approvals and any formal notices served
• Investigate allegations and enquiries of breaches of planning control
• Process Appeals
• Manage and coordinate site visits
• Deal with telephone enquiries from members of the public and elected Members
• Draft witness statements

Successful candidates will have acquired practical experience in planning enforcement and / or development management within a Local Authority in the UK.

Furthermore, you will have developed a thorough knowledge of UK planning legislation, enforcement procedures and have excellent written and communication skills.

You should have a degree or equivalent in planning or a related environmental subject. Membership or eligibility for Membership of the RTPI is Essential. A driving licence valid to drive in the UK and use of your own vehicle during working hours is essential in order to carry out site visits across the district.

The Council has an agile working policy, enabling a mixture of office, home and remote working.   The post includes generous annual leave, flexi scheme as well as essential car user allowance and access to the local government pension scheme.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 2^nd April 2024.
The anticipated date for shortlisting will be Friday 5^th April and Interviews will be held on Monday 15^th and Tuesday 16^th April 2024.

Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.

Our preferred method of application is CV submitted online.

Should you have any difficulties applying online please e-mail recruitment@harborough.gov.uk