Planning Investigator

2 months ago


Chelmsford, United Kingdom Chelmsford City Council Full time

**Planning Investigator**:
08/04/2024
- Planning Investigator

A brief job outline is shown below and contains some of the essential and desirable requirements for the job. Please see the detailed job description link for further information regarding the requirements and to find out more about what the job entails.

Job details

**Salary**

£29,985 to £32,712 per annum.

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full time

**Package**

Permanent, Hybrid Working, Flexible Approach

**Date posted**

18/03/2024

**Job reference**

REQ00002280

Job description

**_Join Our Team at Chelmsford City Council_**_ learn about us, Our Values, Our range of Benefits and more_**

We are looking for a confident, outgoing and highly literate individual to join our Planning Enforcement Team. If you are considering a career in Planning, this is an ideal starting role.

The successful applicant will investigate alleged breaches of planning control under the Town and Country Planning Act, carry out research and prepare reports recommending action and liaise with members of the public on site. There may be a need for you to attend Courts, Public Inquiries and to serve formal notices.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential, as well as the confidence to carry out investigations in challenging circumstances. The postholder will need strong organisational and analytical skills to undertake investigative research, maintain precise records and produce well written reports.

The successful applicant will be required to work 37 hours per week. We would also consider applicants who are interested in working as part of a job share.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required and it is essential you have the use of a car and hold a full UK driving licence or equivalent.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment vetting which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service process.
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