ST. HELENS COUNCIL

Planning Enforcement Officer (Temporary contract for 12 months)

Job Ref: PDCE3

Department: Place Services

Grade: SCP 7 - 11

Salary: From £19,554 To: £21,166 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

St. Helens is at the heart of the North West region, where the pace of change is as fast as ever, transforming both landscape and economy in recent years. St. Helens has a reputation for working in partnership to deliver development on the ground.

We are seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to join the team for a period of 12 months. Quality and performance are at the heart of the service and are key priorities for the team as a whole. The successful candidate will therefore have a positive attitude and ‘can do’ approach to work within this context.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate sound judgement, have a flexible approach to problem solving and be capable of dealing with a wide variety of situations working within a friendly, supported environment. They must have a relevant qualification, excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as being enthusiastic and committed. The position would particularly suit a newly qualified graduate.

For an informal discussion please contact Nicola Hamilton, Enforcement Team Leader on 01744 676179.

For an application form and further details, please visit www.sthelens.gov.uk/jobs or contact Kristina Dixon on telephone number: 01744 676708 or postal address: Human Resources, Town Hall, Victoria Square, St Helens, WA10 1HP or email address: recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk

Closing Date: 05 August 2019