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Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Planning Enforcement Officer to join their Town Planning department on an initial 3-month contract.
We are looking for a Planning Enforcement Officer to focus on case investigation of potential breaches of planning control to ensure a high quality built and natural environment can be maintained. Working with the Team Leader and dedicated Compliance Officer you will not have to carry out sites visits and aside from any essential training and equipment pick-up/drop off/ attendance for appeals and court proceedings, you could otherwise be a remote worker, supported by regular meetings with the Planning Enforcement and Legal teams. You will need to liaise with members of the public by phone, draft reports and notices as required on planning enforcement investigations and you may be required to represent the Council on enforcement related appeals/ court proceedings.
The Experience You Will Bring:
·Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people
·Proven ability to give sound planning enforcement advice and guidance
·Excellent ability to reason, process information, be curious, ask questions and analyse potential outcomes to make timely and effective decisions
·The ability to work independently, but as part of a high performing team
·Excellent organisational skills
·Tenacity and a problem-solving mindset; and the ability to adapt to change and use initiative
To apply for these roles, it is essential that you have worked as a Planning Enforcement Officer in a local authority planning department. All applicants must have a full clean driving license and access to own vehicle.
It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.
The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering hybrid working arrangements with a weekly office presence required.
Carrington West Pay Rate - £40per/hour (Negotiable depending on experience)
Job Ref - 59797
Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
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Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you
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