Exmoor National Park Authority

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Part time
Location: Dulverton
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Job offered by: Somerset County Council
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Category:
Closing in 20 days (17 February 2025 11:59 pm)

Job details

Salary: Salary of £31,586 - £35,235 per annum (pro rata) Employer: Exmoor National Park Authority Location: Dulverton, Somerset Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 17 February 2025 11:59 pm About the job

Exmoor National Park is a unique and beautiful part of the country. Our vision is to ensure Exmoor National Park has a thriving living landscape and is a place where people can enjoy and benefit from Exmoor’s special qualities and sustainable communities. We are now looking for a Planning Enforcement Officer to join us on a part-time, permanent basis, working 22.2 hours (3 days) per week. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with planning knowledge and experience of resolving contentious issues and handling consultations and negotiations to join our organisation. You’ll have the chance to work in one of the UK’s most stunning national parks, gaining invaluable experience in planning enforcement whilst receiving support for your professional development. We’ll make sure that you have the tools and knowledge to excel and grow in your career. So, if you’re ready to join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact on Exmoor’s natural beauty, then apply today! What will I be doing?

As a Planning Enforcement Officer, you will undertake a range of planning support activities to help conserve and enhance the natural and built environment of the National Park. Your primary responsibility will be to investigate complaints and contraventions related to the Town and Country Planning Act and related Acts. You will ensure that any infringements are addressed and brought under the appropriate planning controls. Conducting site visits, you will gather evidence of breaches, monitor compliance with issued notices and liaise with complainants, neighbours, developers and other enforcement agencies. You will draft enforcement notices, reports and witness statements, maintain both paper and computer records of investigations and assist in developing a computerised system for recording complaints and breaches. Additionally, you will: Prepare reports on unauthorised developments for the Planning Committee Identify options for correcting breaches and advise homeowners and landowners accordingly Serve Enforcement Notices and Court Summons Prepare statements for prosecution, enforcement and appeal cases Represent us at Public Inquiries, Magistrates and Crown Courts Advise members of the public on general planning inquiries What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

To be considered as a Planning Enforcement Officer, you will need: Experience working with the public and private bodies and/or agencies, resolving complex and possibly contentious issues and undertaking consultation and negotiations Experience understanding and interpreting complex policies and conditions Experience creating and maintaining accurate records and/or case histories A full, valid driving licence (to visit sites in often remote locations) What is in it for me?

Salary of £31,586 – £35,235 per annum (pro rata) Paid sickness leave Flexible working options Supporting documents and information

The closing date for applications is midnight on 17 February 2025. Interviews are planned for Wednesday 26 February 2025. Webrecruit and Exmoor National Park Authority are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to help us preserve the unique and breathtaking landscapes of Exmoor as a Planning Enforcement Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

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