Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

The role
Planning Enforcement in Oxford is an important function within the planning process and our committed team work at the sharp end of planning and development management.
We are looking for a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer who is self-motivated, adaptable and flexible in their approach and continually wants to develop themselves to join our Residential Regulation Team. We offer an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help Oxford City Council make a difference in our enforcement team dealing with a wide range of planning and environmental issues. Working closely with Planning Development Management and Regulatory Services you will help deliver an effective joined up Planning Enforcement service by dealing with Planning Enforcement issues and carrying out investigations.
Our Planning and Regulatory Services has a strong record of taking a proactive enforcement stance and using their full range of skills in an effective and innovative way to secure improvements for residents in the City. Playing a key role in this you will possess strong persuasion, negotiation and communications skills while advising customers on how to ensure compliance and assessments of harm and expediency are conducted appropriately.
The role will also involve taking the appropriate enforcement action where necessary, including dealing with enforcement appeals and attending court proceedings and committee hearings. A confident decision maker having the ability to engage with all key stakeholders while maintaining
a high personal standard of professionalism and behaviours at all times, this is a real opportunity for the right person to join a strong, efficient team whose focus is to deliver a high quality service.
About us
Our ambitious leadership team and dedicated staff are working hard building a world class city for everyone. Oxford City Council has accelerated plans to build more affordable and council housing in the city. We provide services to help reduce inequality and improve the health and wellbeing of Oxford’s residents and are taking a lead on reducing emissions and increasing biodiversity to become a net carbon neutral city of the future.
We are a supportive and collaborative bunch of people working towards shared goals, where new ideas and initiatives are valued. We strive to deliver service excellence, take accountability for our actions and communicate with honestly and respect. There has never been a more exciting time to join us! Help us to build successful places in which to live and work and build a fairer, greener city in which everyone can thrive.
Many of our roles offer flexible or hybrid working.
We offer generous holiday 28 days a year with an additional 4 days after 5 years’ service
We are committed to supporting career development opportunities and learning and development
An above average pension offering
Plus other great benefits
How to apply
More information is available on the role profile document. Please read this document to ensure that you meet our requirements. More information about working for the Council, our values and vision, is available on our web site.
Applications should be made via our online application system (no CVs please).
For further information and how to apply online, please visit www.oxford.gov.uk
If you are unable to access our website please call 01865 252848.
Note: For roles that require a DBS Certificate (Enhanced and or Barred List check), candidates are required to supply their complete work history. If you are making an application using a CV please ensure you explain any gaps in your work history.
We usually do1st interviews in person but please let us know if this is not an option for you. For hybrid roles the successful applicant will be expected to work from home. You should ensure that you have reliable and secure wifi access; a suitable workspace and are prepared to undertake distance learning and training.
Closing Date: 03 March 2024
Late applications will not be processed
Interview Date(s): 14 March 2024
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Thomas Crowe on 01865 2520270 or email tcrowe@oxford.gov.uk or Katherine Coney on 1865 252837 or kconey@oxford.gov.uk
We are an equal opportunity employer:
We are striving to become a more inclusive employer and to represent the communities that we support. We have policies in place to ensure that every applicant and employee can flourish and succeed. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from ethnic and minority communities. All applicants will be given fair consideration for work and will not receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of any protected characteristic.

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