Condition Compliance Officer - MOR10784

Moray Council; Ecclesmachan; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A key temporary position within Moray Council focused on planning enforcement and compliance oversight. The role requires significant expertise in negotiations, communication, and legislative interpretation while ensuring adherence to planning legislation. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, particularly in the built environment. This position includes responsibilities for managing breaches, preparing recommendations, and ensuring service quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Development Management Team.
• General understanding of Local Government issues.
• Ability to interpret planning legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Draft recommendations on planning conditions and breaches.
• Conduct negotiations for compliance with planning regulations.
• Prepare planning appeal and court submissions.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Education

HNC Qualification in Built Environment

Job description

Job Description

Making decisions and providing professional advice on the enforcement of Planning Legislation, with a specific focus on planning conditions in accordance with agreed objectives.

Requirements

• Drafting recommendations and taking action on breaches of planning conditions and associated enforcement cases.
• Carrying out effective negotiations to achieve compliance with planning conditions and other related breaches of planning control.
• Drafting recommendations to Committee in accordance with the Enforcement Charter.
• Responding to work that has commenced on-site and the completion of works, working closely with Transportation to address Highway Safety breaches in rural areas.
• Collaborating with case Planning Officers and colleagues to resolve condition breaches.
• Preparing planning appeal and court submissions on behalf of the Council.
• Contributing to the effectiveness of the service.

The Individual

• Experience of working in a Development Management Team.
• Previous experience of investigation and research work.
• General understanding of Local Government issues.
• HNC Qualification in Built Environment or related discipline.
• High level of personal initiative and ability to work independently.
• Diplomacy and effective communication skills with a wide range of customers.
• Excellent negotiation and time management skills.
• Good oral, written communication, and numeracy skills.
• Analytical abilities and research skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret planning legislation and policies.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Organizational skills to manage a caseload.
• Ability to multitask and work flexibly.
• Commitment to delivering quality services.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Moray using a car/van.
• Sensitivity and tactfulness in dealing with people who may disagree with decisions.
• Flexibility and willingness to accept direction and delegation.
• Ability to build productive relationships and work well with others.
• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to work in an open-plan office and remotely if needed.
• Physical ability to walk on rough terrain and measure buildings.

Temporary position until 20th March 2026

Closing Date: 20th June 2025

Starting Salary: £37,209.90 per annum (pro-rata)

£19.74 per hour