Job Description

Permanent/Full time post

Salary: Band 7: \xc2\xa327,852 - \xc2\xa332,020 plus Market Supplement Payment of up to \xc2\xa32,971 per annum

37 hours per week

The Service

The Planning Service is a busy service committed to delivering regeneration within the City.
Planning enforcement is the process of investigating and resolving possible breaches of planning law.

As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what\'s important so that we make a real and positive difference. Our values are outlined in our Ways of Working and our Guiding Principles and if they reflect how you are and how you work then this could be the role that meets your expectations.

Your New Role

You will investigate alleged breaches of planning control, which will involve visiting the site collecting evidence, assessing whether planning permission is required and if it is seeking to regularise the breach or securing cessation using enforcement powers as a last resort.

In this role you will be working and assisting the Senior Enforcement Officer in carrying out formal enforcement work, as required, including the drafting and service of notices and, attendance at Court to present evidence on behalf of the Council, as well as serving on all interested parties legal documentation associated with enforcement matters to ensure the compliance by the affected party with the relevant legislation.

Moreover, this role will include investigations into breaches of planning control, accurately record them and making recommendations upon the appropriate way forward, keeping interested parties appropriately informed of the progress of investigations, and ensuring compliance with the Planning Legislation and to report any breaches requiring enforcement to relevant officers or council committees with recommendations, where necessary for enforcement.

For further details please see the full job profile.

What you\'ll need to succeed

You will have a degree or other appropriate entry level qualification sufficient to undertake the accredited Level 7 Apprenticeship Standard for Charted Town Planner or equivalent experience in the public or private sector. You will have an excellent eye for detail and evidence collecting, as well as excellent organisational skills to enable you to work with minimal supervision. You should demonstrate the ability to use creativity and initiative to achieve positive results. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines. An understanding of planning would benefit you however is not essential. A driving licence is required and access to own vehicle is beneficial.

What you\'ll get in return

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potential with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• A generous pension scheme
• Up to 31 days annual leave per year bank holidays after 5 years service (pro rata for part time)
• Flexible / hybrid working
• A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at popular high street retailers
• Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Potential to purchase additional annual leave
• Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans

Please check out the link here to view the benefits of working with us!

https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

What next

To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile HERE to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.

Please upload a cover letter detailing why you are the best person for the role and how you meet the points on the job profile, giving examples of your experience and any transferrable skills.

We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

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