Planning Enforcement Officer, Grade 6-11 £27,978 - £40,869pa

About The Role
Planning Enforcement Officer Grade 6-11 £27,978- £40,869 pa based on a 36 hour week

As a result of the ambitions for the Borough we are looking to increase our permanent staff complement to allow us to further enhance service delivery for our customers and to focus specifically on the realisation of sustainable growth, firmly embedded in high standards of design and the maximisation of social, economic and environmental benefits.

However, sustainable development can only be delivered alongside a proactive and robust planning enforcement regime and you will be charged as part of a team with investigating and resolving alleged breaches of planning control through negotiation and/or the service of planning enforcement notices with follow up of legal proceedings as appropriate.

You will work in a vibrant and busy Development Management Service and the successful candidate will have to be enthusiastic, motivated and demonstrate a general understanding of town planning legislation, have good written and verbal communication skills and to be able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

We would welcome applications from candidates such as those currently on a town planning/planning enforcement career path or those looking for a change in their career from one discipline to another.

If you are interested in joining us we would be pleased to hear from you.    

Working for Croydon

Up to 31 Days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus Bank Holidays
Pension – Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working arrangements available
Career development/learning/training opportunities
We also promote professional membership of the RTPI and cover the associated costs
Employee Assistance Programme – Providing advice and Counselling
Career development/learning/training opportunities  

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Closing date:  Tuesday 27 July 2021

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.