The role
The Council has just restructured the enforcement team to form an enlarged team of Planning Compliance Officers and Conservation Officers. This post is career graded and open to candidates with different levels of experience and qualifications. You would deal with a planning enforcement caseload, investigating and acting on breaches of planning control and appeals. At a senior level you would be responsible for managing other planning compliance officers.
This is an ideal opportunity for career development within a friendly and supportive team. The Conservation and Enforcement Team is set within a large planning department, dealing with a range of matters. This post is ideal for a planning professional seeking training and development opportunities and career progression.
The experience you will bring
You will need to be well organised with proven excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, good pro-active negotiation skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines. You should also have a high level of IT literacy, possess initiative and good interpersonal skills.
About us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Christella Menson – Conservation and Enforcement Manager on 01462 474189.
Please note, 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.