Planning Enforcement Officer - Wigston Magna, United Kingdom - Oadby and Wigston Borough Council

Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
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Oadby and Wigston Borough Council

Recruitment Advertisement

POSITION

Planning Enforcement Officer

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

PART TIME/FULL TIME

Full Time

BAND AND SCALE POINT

Career Graded:
Band 6/7 Salary SCP

SALARY PER ANNUM

Up to £33,820

SERVICE AREA

The Built Environment

Brief Overview


Due to a recent change to the structure of our Planning Section, Oadby and Wigston Borough Council is looking to recruit a full time Planning Enforcement Officer to join our dynamic Development Control Team on a permanent contract.


This role allows for a split of home and office based working with regular attendance at the office not essential within the Council's new agile working framework.

There will be a need to carry out site visits within the Borough.


The main focus of this important role is to investigate planning related enforcement issues associated with built development and the natural environment.


  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • The ability to communicate effectively with persons at all levels and to deal with contentious matters
  • Excellent written skills, effective organisation skills and good attention to detail


  • Excellent IT Skills

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Uniform, databases and using the internet
  • Good problemsolving skills
  • The ability to work well under pressure
  • The ability to work as part of a team and work on own initiative with minimum supervision
  • A flexible attitude and a genuine desire to help customers
  • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use

What this role has to offer:

  • A proactive and close knit Planning team
  • A focused training programme
  • Great job satisfaction
  • To be part of a positive and collaborative workplace with a strong culture that recognises employees are at the heart of what we do
  • Ongoing committed support to your personal development
  • Generous holiday entitlement




CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Midday, Monday 30th January 2023

JOB CONTEXT:


To undertake and assist the Council in respect of all Planning enforcement matters pursuant to (but not exclusive to) the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (and in liaison with other appropriate officers).

Promote and maintain a culture which places customers first and aims to deliver a high standard of service.


MAIN DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:


To investigate complaints relating to developments taking place on site or recently completed to establish whether planning conditions have been complied with or breached and take appropriate action to remedy any breach.


To undertake site visits following complaints, interviewing all relevant persons in connection with complaints and investigating matters in readiness of the Council instigating prosecution proceedings.

Where required undertake interviews under PACE, the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 etc.

To undertake surveillance of premises/sites to gather evidence, outside normal office hours (i.e. evenings/weekends) if necessary, and where appropriate in accordance with RIPA (Regulatory Investigative Powers Act 2000).

To use equipment provided, such as cameras, mobile phones, to record evidence of breaches of legislation.

To serve Summons and Enforcement Notices in person upon those responsible for alleged breaches.


To attend planning inquiries/planning appeals to give evidence, on behalf of the Council in respect of such matters, where appropriate.


To prepare cases in readiness of court proceedings and to represent the Council in court as necessary on any enforcement action the Council may bring.


To liaise with the multi agency travellers unit (Leicestershire County Council) in respect of the travelling community and their stay into the Borough.


To communicate with enforcement partners such as the Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams, JAG, and other Council departments ensuring effective intelligence gathering and planned partnership working.


Input, extract and manipulate data for Management and Committee reports using computerised systems and work with other officers to improve the use of ICT as a part of the process.

The Council's main planning systems are Uniform and IDOX Document Management.


RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESOURCES:


The post holder will be required to ensure that any data systems under his/her control are kept secure and properly managed.


KEY FUNCTIONAL LINKS WITH:


Internal:
Allemployees of the Council and Elected Members.


External:

Residents of the Borough the General Public, other Local Authorities, external suppliers and consultants, and other external bodies, partnerships and organisations as required.


WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

  • The post is situated within the Main Council Offices at Station Road, Wigston. However the Council has fully embraced Agile working, meaning as long as the job role is being fulfilled the post holder can work from wherever they wish. However the post holder
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