Planning Support Officer

6 days ago


Coleford, United Kingdom The Recruitment Group Full time

We are working in partnership with a well-respected and reputable public sector organisation who are recruiting for a**Planning Enforcement Officer** to join their team on a temporary basis.
This role will support the Senior Enforcement Officer in identifying, investigating, and seeking to resolve any breaches of planning control.
Initial period of 3 months with the scope to extend. 37 hours per week.
£30 - £35 per hour.
Hybrid role (at least one day per week in the office) with site visits using your own vehicle.
**Key responsibilities**:

- Support the Senior Enforcement Officer in investigation and monitoring of alleged breaches of planning
- To seek to resolve through negotiation any breaches of planning control to safeguard the public and protect the environment of the Forest of Dean.
- Maintain records of all investigations and ensure that any evidence is presented in a logical and coherent manner.
- Make recommendations as to the appropriate course of action to address any alleged breach of planning

**Essentialqualifications and experience**:

- GCSEs (5 A-Cs or equivalent, including Maths and English)
- Valid driving licence and use of a car for business purposes where necessary
- Proven experience dealing with the public with excellent negotiation skills
- Proven investigative and/or planning experience

**Essential skills**:

- Good level of IT skills - MS Office
- Communicates effectively at all levels (excellent verbal and written skills)
- Is customer focussed, responsive, and co-operative with customers
- Prioritises and meets tight deadlines
- Works together with employees, colleagues, and customers to resolve problems and implement change initiatives
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection

**Desirable skills**:

- Planning technical qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience of working in a planning office
- Experience of dealing with legal issues including court prosecutions
- Experience of working to P.A.C.E and R.I.P.A
- Ability to interpret plan based information and measure drawings

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