Development Management

The Job:

The South Northamptonshire Council are seeking an Enforcement Officer based at The Forum.

We are seeking pro-active enthusiastic people seeking to develop their career in planning enforcement. Both authorities pro-actively monitor the built development and enforce against breaches of planning control.

The Person:

You will need to be pro-active and organised with strong communication skills being able to liaise appropriately with a range of stake holders. The enforcement officer role either a planning related qualification or experience in this field this would be seen as an advantage, with the role requiring investigation into and progression of planning enforcement related enquiries. Knowledge of the planning system is vital as are good pro-active communication and negotiation skills. The role will require the post holder to undertake site visits, draft formal planning related notices and write detailed reports and undertake planning related appeals.

The Benefits:

The Council is an equal opportunities employer and has flexible working practices.

• A generous annual leave entitlement

• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Discounted childcare voucher scheme

• Cycle to work scheme (after one years’ service)

• Incremental pay award (after one years’ service and successful performance appraisal)

Closing date: Sunday 16 December 2018.

Interview date: 08 Tuesday to 10 Thursday January 2019

For more information please contact David Morren, Planning Enforcement Manager on 01327 322201.

To download a Recruitment pack and apply for the post, please visit the council’s internet or contact the Human Resources Department on 01295 221767

“South Northamptonshire are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults”.