Public Protection Officer - Solihull, United Kingdom - Lynx Employment Services Ltd

Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Lynx Employment Services Ltd
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Solihull, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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We are recruiting on behalf of our client who is looking to recruit a
Public Protection Officer in the
Solihull area.

This is a hybrid role.


Role Purpose

Role Responsibilities

  • Undertake site visits, accurately document and record information, and ensure that the online planning records are populated with all necessary information.
  • Where relevant, to investigate and act upon alleged breaches of planning control in accordance with adopted policy and procedure, including carrying research and site visits, updating customers and, where necessary, drafting instructions for formal action and serving notices and associated legal documents.
  • Where relevant, to also investigate and act upon alleged breaches of other planning and environmentrelated legislation including that relating to the amenity and environmental impacts arising from construction activity.
  • Where relevant, to contribute to the Council's air quality agenda and related statutory duties as appropriate.
  • Where relevant (post specific) to administer and implement the Councils processes for dealing with environmental permits and related duties, as required.
  • Where necessary, to assist and contribute to the role of Airport Monitoring Officer, including attendance of relevant airport meetings and preparation of the annual S106 request.
  • Where relevant, to investigate and act upon service requests relating to environmental/amenity impacts arising from development and construction activity (plus noise from major industrial sites) in accordance with adopted policy and procedure, including carrying out site visits and monitoring, updating customers and, where necessary, the preparation and service of formal notices under relevant environmental legislation.
  • To process and determine requests under s61 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 (prior consent for work on construction sites).
  • Through effective use of the computer database system, IDOX, provide up to date and accurate information to customers on general planning and related matters.
  • To keep acquainted with current environmental legislation so as to be able to deal with enquiries from the general public and customers.
  • To provide specialist professional and technical advice as required.
  • To keep up to date with changing technical, legislative and organisational requirements by undertaking appropriate development and training.
  • To maintain service delivery to the highest standards.
  • To attend Planning Committee and other meetings as required.
  • To prepare comprehensive reports and assessments on wideranging & complex proposals.
  • To carry out or contribute to planning and environmentalrelated criminal investigations, including interviews under caution, as necessary.
  • To represent the Council in hearings and by giving evidence in public inquiries and in court as necessary.
  • To present evidence in planning appeals including acting as expert witness at public inquiries.
  • Deputising for the Team Leader including representing Development Management and/or the Team at meetings.
  • Advising and monitoring junior staff in a performance management environment including work allocation, supervision & checking completed work.
If this role is of interest to you and have the required skills, then please upload your CV.

If you need any additional information about the role, please call us on


Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract


Pay:
£35.74 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Solihull: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Do you have an Environmental Degree and Licentiate (or equivalent) status of respective Professional Institute?
  • Do you have full Chartered status attained through the experience route or equivalent?

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Full UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID: 417463/RA/LM (6)
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