Planning Enforcement Officer (Monitoring)

• Employer: Borough of Broxbourne
• Salary: Salary: £27,878 - £29,110 (dependent on experience)
• Location: Hybrid Working / Bishops' College, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern:Full Time
• Hours: 37 hours per week.
• DBS check: No
• Closing date: 11/06/2023 at 23:59
• Reference: PEO

Post: PLANNING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (Monitoring) Ref: PEO

Salary: £27,878 - £29,110 (dependent on experience)

We are looking for a Planning Enforcement Officer to manage a complex caseload of enforcement related matters and proactively monitor new developments to ensure the aims of Broxbourne Local Plan are realised. In this role you will investigate a range of cases, provide specific specialist planning advice to resolve breaches, conduct site visits and safeguard development ensuring it is in line with approved plans.

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your career in an exciting and supportive environment, look no further. We are a small authority with big ambitions, which is strategically based just north of London and the M25. Broxbourne Borough Council has a number of major developments underway, including Cheshunt Lakeside, Brookfield Garden Village and Sunset Studios Waltham Cross film production complex.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, be persuasive and have the ability to organise whilst under the guidance of the Principal Planning Compliance Officer. An interest in Planning, Design, Sustainability and Heritage will also be beneficial. A minimum of Grades A-C/4-9 in GCSE English Language and Maths is required and previous experience is desirable. A full driving license is also required. The Officer will be responsible for visiting development sites, tracking progress and ensuring that developments are built in accordance with approved plans and in adherence to any conditions imposed by the Council.

If you want to work in a busy, challenging yet fulfilling environment then this is the place for you.

We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and

Respect (TIER). The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership of the Council’s leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.

Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.

Application forms must be submitted online by 11 June 2023 quoting the above reference.

Interviews are planned to take place WC: Friday 22 June 2023.

To find out more please visit www.broxbourne.gov.uk/planningjobs

Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.

Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk

Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.