London Borough of Sutton
Location
Sutton, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
About the Role
The role involves the investigation of breaches of planning enforcement, and in discussion with the Principal Planning Enforcement Manager, recommending enforcement action where expedient. You will deal with the more complex casework and will be capable of giving evidence in Court and appeals.
About Us
The post is within the Development Management Team at Sutton which has an enabling approach towards new development and the Planning Enforcement Team is highly proactive in early intervention to resolve breaches of planning control without resorting to formal enforcement action. The Development Management, Strategic Planning and Building Control Teams are managed by a single Head of Service allowing considerable opportunity for close liaison across all three areas, contributing to a highly developed team ethos. The Development Management Team has a long established core group of staff and is renowned for career development, as there is a firm commitment to learning and development which ensures high professional standards in all that we do.
About You
You will be expected to be a highly developed professional with a degree in planning or a related discipline and at least 5 years planning experience, and have previous experience of working in planning enforcement. You will have excellent communication skills (both verbal and in writing) and can demonstrate good judgement and political awareness. You must be able to demonstrate a highly evolved knowledge of planning enforcement and related legislation and be able to present this confidently and with clarity at all times, demonstrating that you are adept at problem solving and can manage difficult conversations, representing the Council in a professional manner.
Our Offer To You
As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.
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Salary
£39.26k - £49.08k per annum
