Planning Enforcement Officer - Dudley, United Kingdom - Triumph Consultants Ltd

Triumph Consultants Ltd

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Dudley, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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What's involved with this role:

Temporary Interim Planning Enforcement Officer - Planning & Regeneration

Reference no:
Dudley

Pay rate:
£148.88 per day PAYE

Be responsible for and manage own work in consultation with the Principal Planning Officer, ensuring that the services provided are delivered effectively and efficiently.
Contribute to the overall performance of the Section by assisting in the preparation, implementation and review of the Section Delivery Plan to maintain and improve service delivery.
Maintain a thorough and uptodate knowledge of legislation, Planning Policy Guidance, Circulars, Unitary Development Plan policies, Core Strategy policies, Local Development Framework documents, and Supplementary Planning Guidance necessary for the performance of the Post holder, the team(s) and the Section, and to update knowledge relating to eplanning and online services.
Prepare reports and make recommendations on planning matters to be determined at the relevant Committee (Development Control Committee, Scrutiny Committee and/or Cabinet) and by the Director of Place under delegated powers and to carry out all necessary consultations and statutory publicity requirements in this respect.
Scrutinise and agree reports which have been prepared for determination under delegated powers to the Strategic Director of Place in relation to planning matters.
Prepare statements of evidence on planning documents, planning and enforcement appeals and give evidence on behalf of the Council at examinations in public, court, public inquiries and informal hearings and where necessary act as an expert witness.
Attend the relevant Committee as necessary and, when required, to be the service representative.
Represent the Directorate/Authority as necessary at Council Committees, public meetings, community forums and court proceedings, where necessary out of normal hours including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as appropriate.
Take the lead role as appropriate in the preparation of policy statements, detailed planning guidance and operational procedures and review as necessary in consultation with the section Manager.

"Role Requirements" - to give yourself the maximum chance of success please try and ensure your CV addresses the following essential criteria:

An experienced Planning Enforcement Officer with relevant qualifications.
Good understanding and appreciation of planning law, local and national planning policy, regulations and guidance.
Ability to research and problem solve.
Excellent IT skills, including use of MS Office software and document management systems.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and committed to providing excellent customer service.
An understanding of administrative processes and systems.
Experience of working with the public.
Ability to manage own time and workload.
The ability to show initiative and implement improvements to administrative practices.
Car driver with valid license and insurance or ability to travel to sites across the county.

_To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF._

_If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity._

Other "Essential Requirements" - Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items:

Our clients are generally seeking applicants who are reasonably local, so on that basis we would ideally like you to supply us with your address (or at least your post code) and a telephone number so that we can reach you during working hours.
Your recent UK working experience going back at least 5 years, or full employment history if you have been working for fewer years than this.
Your availability to work either immediately, or at short notice.
Full Driving licence, access to a vehicle or access to means of mobility support.
Please refer to the Role Requirements section above your CV must address the requirements listed.

Other preferable/desirable details to include on your CV, if applicable:

Any local authority/public sector experience
Any relevant qualifications held or being studied for.

Job Ref:
Dudley

Anticipated Length of Assignment:
Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can some