Planning Enforcement Officer

Oxford City Council; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32.132 - 39.273; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

29 days holiday

Local government pension scheme

Subsidised leisure membership

Flex scheme

Employer benefits scheme

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to join a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality services. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with various stakeholders and drive positive change in the community. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills, thriving in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for taking enforcement actions, attending court proceedings, and advising on compliance, all while maintaining professionalism. If you are passionate about making a difference and enhancing community services, this position is for you.

Qualifikationen

• Self-motivated and flexible with a passion for excellent service delivery.
• Strong skills in persuasion, negotiation, and communication.

Aufgaben

• Take appropriate enforcement actions and attend court proceedings.
• Advise customers on compliance and conduct assessments of harm.

Kenntnisse

Persuasion Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Jobbeschreibung

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location_on Location: Oxford - Town Hall/Work from home (Hybrid)

credit_card Salary: G6: £35,703 per annum full time (pro rata for part time)

work_outline Basis: Full Time

Job Profile

Planning Enforcement Officer

location_on Oxford - Town Hall/Work from home (Hybrid)

credit_card Salary: G6: £35,703 per annum full time (pro rata for part time)

work_outline Basis: Full Time

Contractual hours: 37

Region: Oxford

Package: 29 days holiday, local government pension scheme, subsidised leisure membership, flex scheme (where appropriate), employer benefits scheme.

Job category/type: Permanent

Date posted: 05/03/2025

Job reference: 002631

Job Description

Are you self-motivated, flexible, and passionate about delivering excellent services and driving positive change? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment that values teamwork, inclusion, and respect? We are looking for a Planning Enforcement Officer to join our team. We deal with a wide range of planning and environmental issues and are a committed team that has a strong record of taking proactive enforcement.

The team uses their full range of skills in an effective and innovative way to secure improvements for residents in the City. You will possess strong persuasion, negotiation, and communication skills and will be adept at advising customers on how to ensure compliance while ensuring that assessments of harm and expediency are conducted appropriately.

The role will involve taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary. This includes attending court proceedings, committee hearings, and dealing with enforcement appeals. Being a confident decision maker and having the ability to engage with all key stakeholders while maintaining a high standard of professionalism is key. This is a real opportunity for the right person to join a strong, efficient team whose focus is to deliver a high-quality service.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Tom Crowe on 01865 252070 or email [e-mail].