Good Afternoon,
I am currently representing Elmbridge Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate of £35 which is negotiable dependent upon experience.
We are looking for a Senior Compliance Officer this role will be: KT10 9SD
The right candidate will:
* Liaising with the Team Leader / Development Manager on complex and high-profile investigations.
* To assist in the logging of investigation requests.
* To fully research the history of the subject site and assess plans and other documentation for evidence of any breach of planning control.
* To visit sites and survey developments to record evidence of any breach of planning control and to interview members of the public, owners and occupiers of the land as necessary.
* To negotiate compliance with planning controls as appropriate.
* To liaise with Legal Services and other relevant Services as necessary.
* To prepare reports to recommend appropriate courses of action as appropriate.
* To issue instructions, serve notices, prepare statements and collate plans, documents and statements which may be produced as evidence.
* To prepare and present evidence for written representation appeals, informal hearings, Public Inquiries and Court hearings as appropriate.
* To respond to enquiries and correspondence from Members, other officers, members of the public and other interested parties.
* To work with the Team Leader / Development Manager and other appropriate Officers to deliver selected proactive enforcement projects.
* To work with the Team Leader / Development Manager and other appropriate Officers, organisations or individuals to increase and improve public liaison for planning enforcement.
* To assist in officer and Member training.
* To provide enforcement support, as required across Planning Services.
* To assist the Team Leader on regular committee reports on the Compliance Team performance.
We require the following:
* Significant experience of planning enforcement and related procedures and tools.
* Experience of interviewing and taking statements from members of the public.
* Experience of on-site investigation, collecting information, measuring development, monitoring and research into documentary records.
* Previous use and exploitation of computerised systems.
* A full driver’s licence.
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
Look forward to speaking with you soon