Permanent, Full Time - (37 hours a week) we are happy to consider flexible working requests.

Closing Date: 27th March 2023 (12 noon), however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Provisional Interview Dates: Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 4th April 2023.

Exact work location: Candidates should be able to attend the Council offices in Letchworth Garden City, and carry out site visits in the district, typically 2 day per week, subject to service needs with remote working and flexible hours to be discussed at interview.

The Role:

This is an ideal opportunity for professionals looking to take the next step in their career within a small, friendly and supportive team. The Compliance team works within a large planning department, dealing with a range of applications in a busy, cross-district Development Management team.

The Opportunity:

The provision of a pro-active enforcement service, including monitoring throughout new development and check compliance with planning conditions and obligations, the serving of Notices, coordination and implementation of enforcement action, dealing with appeals and all other functions related to enforcement.

The Experience You Will Bring:

• Technical membership or ability to obtain membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
• Significant planning enforcement experience
• Ability to manage the diverse workload of the team and reconcile competing priorities
• Experience of presenting at committees or other public and professional situations
• Ability to attend site and meetings including outside of office hours, with own vehicle

Why work with us?

• We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance and ensuring all employees feel that they are making a difference to the local community and are valued by the Council
• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (18% employer contribution)
• Generous annual leave, including Christmas close-down period
• Occupational sick pay
• Free car parking
• Discounts, including 50% off membership at NHC run gyms
• Flexible working options including flexi scheme and home-working
• Continued professional development supported and professional subscriptions paid
• Continuous Service from other councils or associated organisations accepted, allowing you to bring your time served and service-related benefits with you.