Planning Enforcement Officer

Wakefield Council are looking to recruit an ambitious individual who is interested in furthering their career in Local Government and who is able to help us to deliver a high-quality Planning Enforcement Service in order to maintain and improve the built and natural environment of the district.

The main purpose of the role is to contribute to providing a high quality, customer-focused planning compliance service by investigating alleged breaches of planning control and pursuing the most appropriate and effective action to remedy these. This will include managing a caseload of planning enforcement investigations, preparing expediency reports, and drafting enforcement notices where appropriate

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an understanding of the application of planning policy and legislation, and have excellent communication, report writing and organisational skills. Previous experience would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be outcome focussed, have the ability to work under pressure and be capable of dealing efficiently and effectively with alleged breaches of planning control in order to collate evidence and to take appropriate action where necessary.

The main responsibilities for the post and the essential requirements we a seeking are set out in the Job Specification. We look forward to receiving your application as we search for the right individual to join our team.

We offer a supportive working environment where staff development is prioritised.

We are based in a new, city-centre office and can offer flexible working arrangements, discounted travel, and access to Council pool cars.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Paul Wood, Planning Enforcement Team Leader, on 07341 049092

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more

Want to know more?

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