Job Description

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About The Role

This role is responsible for investigating potential breaches of planning control and then deciding on the appropriate course of action to resolve any breaches that are found. You will also have the opportunity to deal with a small caseload of planning applications.


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About You

Your work will be undertaken both in the office and throughout the Borough, so a full driving licence and suitable means of transport is required.



You should be customer focussed with excellent communication skills as you will be dealing with a wide range of internal and external customers.



You will need a confident and pro-active attitude supporting others in their decision making and positively representing the Council when decisions have been made.



Relevant experience in investigating breaches of planning or dealing with planning applications and providing planning advice will be an advantage.






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About Us

We take pride in receiving feedback from others who say we are a friendly and professional organisation. By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community.



You would be joining one of the most forward-looking borough councils in the Southeast, a happy team and a well-managed Council. We offer a great pension scheme, authorised parking, tech schemes and a car lease scheme to name a few of the benefits of working for us.



We encourage our employees to make a valuable contribution to the work of the Council by having a trusting and open culture, where ideas are actively sought. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce.



We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do.



Fareham Borough Council is committed to being a disability inclusive employer and in order to support this commitment we are proud to be part of the Government's Disability Confident scheme demonstrating that we will provide a fair and equal route to employment with the Council.



For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Richard Wright, Team Leader (Development Management) on 01329 824758.