Planning Enforcement Officer - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom - Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
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CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

CLOSING DATE

22-Aug-2023

SALARY

£28,900 - £33,820 (depending on experience)
Your new organisation

Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community.

We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the Southend 2050 ambition and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Southend itself is a vibrant place to live and work, offering coastal living alongside excellent and fast transport links into London.


Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment.

As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from regulatory services, transport, public health, and parks through to planning, social services, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities.

The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in several exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role

As a planning enforcement officer, you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the Development Management Team. You will respond to and investigate planning enforcement enquiries from the general public and other stakeholders. This will require the carrying out of site visits, providing guidance to interested parties and negotiating resolutions.

What you'll need to succeed


To be successful in this role, you will need to have good attention to detail and excellent organisational and communication skills.

You need to be able to work on your own initiative and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages.

You will engage effectively across all levels and be able to work to deadlines, carrying out your duties accurately at speed, establishing good relationships with customers and other stakeholders.

This role will suit an individual who has a can-do attitude, is keen to learn and is seeking a career in local government planning.

Knowledge of planning system, legislation and procedures are desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What you'll get in return


If you join the Council, you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working (with a blended approach to office and home working), salary sacrifice schemes,
25 days holiday in a full-time contract (excluding bank holidays) and excellent training and development opportunities.

A full list of benefits provided by Southend-on-Sea City Council can be found on the Jobs at the council web page under the "Why Work for us Tab".

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