Planning Enforcement Officer - Development Management

ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL; Rochford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RTPI membership

LGPS

Generous leave

Hybrid working

Staff discounts

Office presence 2 days

Job summary

Rochford District Council is seeking a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to lead on major schemes and manage enforcement caseloads. You should have 5+ years of planning enforcement experience, be well-organised, and a team player. A degree in Planning or equivalent is required, with RTPI chartered membership desirable or willingness to apply.

A driving licence and vehicle use are expected. The role offers hybrid working and a proactive culture focused on delivering high-quality, sustainable

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years full-time experience in planning enforcement, handling complex cases.
• Full chartered RTPI membership desirable or willingness to apply.
• Degree in Planning or equivalent qualification with driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist on major schemes and manage a caseload of applications and appeals.
• Protect district through effective planning enforcement and proactive case work.

Skills

Planning enforcement experience

RTPI membership desirable

Driving licence

Team player

Education

Degree in Planning or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to be at the forefront of new thinking in planning? Do you want to lead on some major schemes that will shape both our urban and rural environment, delivering high quality and sustainable development within South Essex. Do you want to earn a competitive salary, work in a friendly environment and for an authority who are committed to investing in the progression of their staff? We are now looking for a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to join our team. Whether you are already in a senior role and fancy a change or perhaps you have a Minimum 5 years full time working experience in planning enforcement with proven record of dealing with complex cases. Depending on your experience, in this post you will be required to assist with or lead on a number of major schemes and effectively manage a caseload of applications and appeals.

You must be extremely well-organised, self-motivated and flexible. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, forward thinking and a good team player.

It is essential that you either hold, a degree in Planning, other appropriate qualification or equivalent experience including in hearings or public inquiries.

Full chartered membership of the RTPI is desirable or be willing to apply for chartered membership when eligible. From time to time, deputise team leader in their absence. Full driving licence and use of own vehicle.

Our culture and values

We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day to day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.

We are a proactive local planning authority in south east Essex gearing up for the adoption of a new local plan but with plenty of opportunities to work on schemes coming forward in advance of adoption. The district has a diverse mix of rural, greenbelt and costal land use along with a strong historic identity. We process over 1200 applications per annum, all whilst achieving delivery above set government targets. Plus, we have a busy and effective Planning Enforcement team that works hard to protect our district and a dedicated team of technical officers supporting us with the administration of applications and appeals.

Benefits

• Paid professional membership to RTPI
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• generous annual leave
• agile/hybrid working
• staff discounts
• Fulltime hybrid working with expectation to be in the office 2 days a week