Principal Enforcement Officer

About the role

Lincolnshire is seeing significant interest in national scale energy infrastructure which will no doubt put pressure on the County's minerals and waste sites as these developments progress. Sitting as part of the applications teamthe Enforcement & Compliance team provides a number of vital services within the County and promotes a proactive monitoring regime of minerals and waste sites to ensure any breaches of planning control are identified early and resolved through negotiation.

Following the retirement of the previous postholder we are looking for someone to lead our existing team to maintain a high performing, high morale environment within the Planning Services area.

Hybrid working is an option for this role, which includes site visits. As you will be mobile across the county, a valid UK driving license is required.

About you 

You should have a Degree in Planning (or equivalent)  OR Certificate in Planning Enforcement OR Chartered or Technical Membership of RTPI OR currently working in Planning Enforcement.

Your planning enforcement knowledge and can-do attitude is what we are looking for, with excellent negotiation, communication and time-management skills with experience that is relevant to the role. You will also have the ability to manage conflicting priorities within a pressurised environment.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply!  If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to  www.lincolnshire.gov.uk. 

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Applications will close on 07/07/24 and interviews will take place WC 15/07/24

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:

Neil Mcbride Head of Planning via email neil.mcbride@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Best of luck with your application

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.