Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to the places where people live? Want to ensure that everyone plays by the same rules and hold developers to account? If so, join our Planning Team and make a real difference! No prior experience is necessary – we provide comprehensive training.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Planning Enforcement Officer (Level 1) within a dynamic and enthusiastic team. Together we are responsible for managing the use and development of land and buildings across a largely urban area surrounded by countryside and Green Belt. A central part of this is ensuring that planning rules are enforced and this is where you come in.
You will investigate complaints where people and developers have not followed the rules. This will involve site visits, gathering evidence, and engaging with a wide range of people. You will also ensure national housebuilders are doing what they’ve committed to provide (e.g., ensuring that open space and highway improvements are provided and that financial contributions for schools and other infrastructure have been paid). You’ll then work with the team to decide what action to take which can include negotiations, serving of formal notices, and the potential removal of unauthorized buildings.
No previous planning enforcement experience is necessary as full training will be given. This will include shadowing and mentoring by an experienced Planning Enforcement Officer and Planning Manager together with regular 1-to-1 meetings, full support in a friendly team, and an appraisal of formal training needs.
We are looking for someone who is positive and enthusiastic with good skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and communication. You will be able to deal with emotive situations and have a creative and solution-focused approach to resolving issues.
Applicants should have experience in dealing with the public in a service environment, have experience of using computer packages, and organizing their own work. You must be able to write clearly, concisely, and accurately and have achieved qualifications equivalent to Level 2 (GCSE grades 4-9 or A*-C) on the National Skills framework in English and Maths.
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is a small Council with big values. We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do. By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community.
As an employer, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council offers a wide range of benefits, including:
1. Flexible working
2. Hybrid working from home and the office
3. Learning and development opportunities
4. Local Government Pension Scheme
5. Generous holiday allowance
6. Childcare vouchers
7. Independent support for your health and wellbeing
This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.
Please note that all applications must be received on an online application form. We do not accept CVs and do not keep CVs on file unless part of an application.
For an informal discussion or further information about the role, please email Claire Hill, Planning Manager at claire.hill@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk.
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