Monitoring & Enforcement Officer

Government of The United Kingdom; Bakewell CP; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working

Free on-site parking

Office in the National Park

Job summary

The Peak District National Park Authority is seeking a Senior Monitoring & Enforcement Officer to ensure effective control of development within the National Park. You will monitor sites, investigate planning breaches, and pursue enforcement action, including drafting reports and notices and handling appeals.

You will work with in-house specialists and support prosecutions with legal officers, drafting statements and presenting evidence in court.

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring and enforcing planning regulations.
• Ability to negotiate and make balanced judgements in conflict situations.
• Experience of development management practice, planning law and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sites and investigate complaints of planning breaches.
• Resolve breaches through negotiation or formal enforcement actions.
• Draft reports, notices and deal with appeals; contribute to prosecutions with legal officers.
• Draft statements and present evidence in court; work with between conservation and planning teams.

Skills

Monitoring & enforcement

Planning regulations

Negotiation

Report drafting

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

You will be responsible for ensuring the effective control of development within the National Park. In particular, you will monitor sites and investigate complaints of planning breaches, resolving them through negotiation or by pursuing formal enforcement action, including drafting reports and formal notices and dealing with appeals. You will also contribute to the prosecution of offences, working closely with the Authority's legal officers including drafting statements and presenting evidence in court. You will frequently work alongside our in-house conservation, archaeology, landscape, ecology, and arboriculture specialists, providing excellent opportunities for professional development in conservation as well as planning enforcement.

Are you passionate about preserving and protecting natural landscapes? Do you have experience in monitoring and enforcing planning regulations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Monitoring & Enforcement Officer in the stunning Peak District National Park., You should be able to demonstrate the ability to negotiate and make balanced judgements including in conflict situations as well as experience of development management practice, planning law and regulations. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. A current full driving licence is essential.

The Peak District National Park Authority protects, enhances and shares the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Peak District. We also support the economic and social wellbeing of the communities in which we work. As the UK's first National Park, the Peak District has a rich history and has been shaped by the interaction of people and nature over thousands of years. The Park is enjoyed by millions each year looking for adventure, knowledge and a fantastic day out. The Peak District National Park is a treasured landscape that has been shaped by the long interaction of natural and cultural forces. You will play an important role in maintaining the balance between people and nature to ensure that the Park can be enjoyed for generations to come. What's more, we are based between Manchester, Sheffield and Derby, making this the ideal opportunity if you're looking to break away from city life and commute to the country.

Local government pension scheme - Flexible working - Free on-site parking - Work from offices based in the heart of the National Park - Benefit from stunning surroundings and views on a daily basis, Flexible Working A range of flexible working options would be considered.

• this post includes a market supplement based on 10.5% of the starting salary. The salary quoted includes the 10.5% supplement. For full details about the supplement please email [e-mail].

Our Values

• Care - We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. It's at the heart of everything we do.
• Enjoy - We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.
• Pioneer - We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.

The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.