Senior Enforcement Officers Permanent Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week Opportunity within the Planning and Development Department at Birmingham City Council Birmingham is changing, and fast It is booming, with a range of ambitious development and regeneration initiatives which will deliver inclusive growth. Do you want to help shape our city for future generations? We are looking to appoint to the role of a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer within the Planning and Development department. You will be working for one of the country’s largest planning authorities within a can-do Directorate that combines a range of service areas. Providing advice and support to councillors, developers and members of the public, you will handle a caseload of enforcement investigations and enquiries. You will make site visits, attend meetings, draft reports, and make written recommendations. Negotiating with applicants and third parties on enforcement and related planning matters. You will be working in a team of professional staff undertaking a business critical role in ensuring that complaints are investigated and responded to, in order to maintain confidence in the planning process. This is a challenging role, fast paced but enjoyable. If you are looking for an opportunity within the Country’s largest Local Planning Authority, then please feel free to make contact as below to find out more. For any informal enquires please contact: James.Wagstaffbirmingham.gov.uk You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. Closing date 9th January 2025 23:59 We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Job Description and Person Specification