Planning Compliance and Enforcement Monitoring Officer
Location: Buckinghamshire
You will work as part of the Planning Compliance & Enforcement Team to help deliver excellent services to the people of Buckinghamshire, by investigating alleged breaches of planning control and resolving these in a solution-focused, proportionate manner. You will work as part of the Planning Enforcement Team and help develop and deliver the Councils Enforcement service in line with the Vision for the Planning Service.
About us
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
We are a highly motivated, agile and results-driven Enforcement team that delivers an efficient, high quality, resilient and customer focused Enforcement service to the residents of Buckinghamshire.
About the role
You’ll be responsible for managing a case load of enforcement investigations, specifically relating to planning conditions, and small household development type investigations, ultimately seeking resolution of breaches of planning control.
Alongside this you will be responsible for coordinating and liaising with stakeholders to give advice on development related matters, engaging with local communities, parish and town councils, and the public as required through the processing of enforcement investigations.
You will contribute to achieving high performance standards and the delivery of a quality service that is customer focused, whilst maintaining a high quality and efficient Planning Compliance and Enforcement service that is trusted and respected by customers and across the Council.
Key Accountabilities
1. To actively contribute to driving service change, including the development and implementation of an agile and capable enforcement service team; contributing to the adoption of new ways of working, more flexibly to better meet customer needs, increase productivity; improve service delivery and deliver efficiencies, and drive cultural change programme in line with Councils’ strategic objectives and values.
2. You will be responsible for planning and delivering a varied caseload of compliance and monitoring investigations and related appeals, ensuring that cases are processed and determined efficiently using professional experience in line with relevant timescales.
For full details please see the attached job summary.
A ‘mobile’ role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You’ll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.
About you
Naturally, you’ll have excellent interpersonal, persuasion and negotiation skills with experience of co-ordinating partnership working. You’ll come to us with the relevant experience of developing procedures, policies and long-term strategies. Most importantly, you’ll enjoy building new relationships, with the welfare of our residents at the heart of what you do.
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
* All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Our values and culture
We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
* a fair and inclusive culture
* the chance to really make a difference to those around you
* health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
* a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
* ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
* opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
About the Business Unit
Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate works with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire. We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property.
Our key priorities include developing the economic narrative for Bucks, creating more jobs and delivering the right infrastructure to help businesses and residents thrive. We also aim to provide a proactive planning service that is responsive, whilst making the best use of the Council’s land and property portfolio.
We recognise and reward you
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme to those who are eligible and have passed their probation period.
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