South Gloucestershire Council
Senior Planning Enforcement Officer
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Senior Planning Enforcement Officer
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer, you will play a vital role in making South Gloucestershire a safe, sustainable, and attractive place to live, work, and visit. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality built environment, helping to protect and enhance the area for the benefit and enjoyment of all residents and visitors.
Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Lead a small team of Planning Enforcement Investigators, including:
- Overseeing initial site visits to identify breaches of planning control
- Managing compliance monitoring
- Handling matters relating to the Community Infrastructure Levy
- Manage a caseload of 40-60 cases of varying complexity, progressing them effectively and timely to resolution.
- Support team members in managing their own caselovers and deputise for line managers as required.
- Investigate alleged breaches of planning control.
- Determine planning applications, prepare and defend appeals, and take legal proceedings where necessary.
- Gain end-to-end experience of the planning process, including:
- Pre-application advice
- Application handling
- Post-decision work
- Gain end-to-end experience of the planning process, including:
- Respond to internal and external enquiries, providing professional advice and delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service.
- Exercise sound judgement and make informed decisions, especially when dealing with complex or unprecedented cases.
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Qualifications & Experience
Essential Requirements
- Hold a professional qualification in town planning, a relevant transferable degree, or demonstrate equivalent experience.
- Proven experience working in planning enforcement, with the ability to:
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues within the team
- Strong understanding of planning legislation and its practical application.
- Confident communicator, both verbal and written, with skills in diplomacy and sound judgment for handling difficult situations.
- Strong organisational skills and proficiency in managing workloads while meeting deadlines.
Working Conditions
You will:
- Predominantly work from an office, with site visits required for casework.
- Travel is required for the role; you must hold a full, current valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
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Additional Information
Interviews to be held the week beginning 3rd August 2024.
Benefits & Mission
At South Gloucestershire Council, our commitment is to create balance for our team’s lives through flexible work arrangements.
- Investment in careers: Our dedicated training and development programs support long-term growth.
- Comprehensive benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave (pro rata).
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Exclusive staff discounts (e.g., eye tests, travel, shopping, leisure).
- Diversity and inclusion: Valued for our skilled, diverse teams. Selection and development based solely on merit and abilities.
Our vision reflects our continuing impact on the community—providing essential services while seeking innovative solutions. Join us as we strive to make the greatest difference to those living, working, and learning here.
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