Job Description
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to join the team based in Ipswich, on a full-time, Fixed term contract for 2 years. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £32,578 - £37,563 per annum (pro rata for part time). This role is open to full time , part time , and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally. Join our team We are looking for a Planning Enforcement Officer to join our Planning Enforcement team. If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role You will be working on a busy case load and will be tasked with carrying out inspections and assessing developments to ascertain breaches of planning legislation. You will be advising customers of the appropriate course of action to resolve a breach and, when necessary, draft notices, collect evidence and prepare legal proceedings for action against offenders. You will seek solutions to problems in a pro-active and proportionate manner at the earliest possible stage, including through involvement in the pre-application service and through mediation with communities to resolve issues outside direct legislative control where necessary. This is a career grade post, providing real opportunity for training and development. About you You will need to hold a relevant degree or a Certificate in Planning Enforcement (or equivalent experience with transferable skills) and be able to demonstrate up-to-date and detailed knowledge and experience in the enforcement of planning law. Knowledge of the law around the protection and conservation of listed buildings would also be desirable. You will have a strong work ethic, possess good communication and report writing skills and will be keen and ambitious. You will need to be able to work well independently and as part of the team, an