Planning Enforcement Officer - Fixed Term - 18 months
Melton is an exciting and attractive Borough where the Council is successfully balancing its pro-development policies in its Local Plan with the need to maintain its attractive rural, built and historic environment. We are proud of our brand recognition as the Rural Capital of Food.
We are on an exciting improvement journey within the service and are making great strides in how we respond to and communicate with our customers, partners and stakeholders. This role is key to allowing us to continue that improvement through the delivery of a professional, efficient and effective Planning Enforcement service.
We are now looking to appoint someone to join our busy, professional and dedicated Development Management team as a Planning Enforcement Officer . You will undertake and assist with the investigation of alleged breaches of planning control, negotiate improvements where formal enforcement action may not be expedient, and pursue formal action where necessary including the serving of enforcement notices, dealing with some appeals and, in the most extreme cases, working with our Legal team to secure prosecution through the Courts.
You will carry out the full duties of the post in accordance with the legislative requirements and the Council’s statutory duties, policies and priorities. You will also play a key part in helping us shape the Planning Enforcement Service that will better meet the needs of the Borough’s residents and businesses.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised person with excellent written, numeracy and verbal communication skills. You will be educated to degree level or similar.
Relevant experience in Planning Enforcement at Local Authority level is essential in this role.
If you are committed to helping us shape and protect our environment in an ambitious rural Local Planning Authority we would be pleased to hear from you.
To find out more about the role you can read the job description and person specification linked below.
We guarantee an interview to anyone who is a reservist, veteran or has a disability and meets the criteria for the role
Closing Date: Noon, 23rd April 2024.
If you would like an informal chat regarding the position please do not hesitate to contact:
Louise Parker - Development Manager
Telephone: 07500 993860
Email: lparker@melton.gov.uk