Planning Enforcement and Compliance Officer - Gosport Borough Council
| Posting date: | 20 March 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21,534 to £24,615 per year |
| Additional salary information: | PLANNING ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER 22.5 hours per week * £21,534 - £24,615 pa (pro rata) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2024 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO12 1EB |
| Company: | Portsmouth City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2861 |
Summary
GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL
PLANNING AND REGENERATION – GREAT OPPORTUNITY
Gosport is an urban authority on the south coast. The role is based in Gosport Town Hall, with our offices overlooking Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent, five minutes’ walk from the Gosport Ferry linking to Portsmouth Harbour Railway station with its direct rail links to other cities including London.
The Borough is an excellent place to live and work with unique and extensive military heritage. Gosport also benefits from 25 miles of coastline, including beaches at Stokes Bay and Lee-on-the-Solent. We have ambitious plans to develop and regenerate the Borough including its waterfront and town centre. With an Enterprise Zone and a number of historic and other major development sites coming forward for development it’s an exciting time to join our team. The Borough has also been designated as a Heritage Action Zone by Historic England which is a five year programme to help deliver a number of heritage related regeneration projects.
PLANNING ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
22.5 hours per week *
£21,534 - £24,615 pa (pro rata)
The Planning and Regeneration Service is committed to providing a high quality service for the benefit of all our stakeholders so that we can make a real and positive difference. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is a good team member as well as being self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative. The postholder will have a Post-Graduate Degree in Town and Country Planning, or equivalent, and be eligible for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute. You will need to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong negotiating skills and a sound knowledge of planning law and practice and related enforcement procedures
You will enjoy the benefit of excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours, and a friendly and supportive team. If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Simon Barnett, Development Manager on 023 9254 5645.
* The Council has a flexible working hours scheme which can give flexibility to start and finish times. This part-time post is anticipated to be filled based on a 3 day week, however applications for part-time working on an alternate basis will be considered.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications – Friday 5th April 2024
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 15th April 2024
How to apply?
To make sure your application is above the rest, please review the Job Description and Person Specification to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role. Please ensure you refer to the “how to apply” document when you complete your application as there is information in there that you need to include and evidence in your application for this role. This is really important or you are likely not to be short listed. Please ensure you fully read and follow the guidance so you can demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the “person specification”. PLEASE DO NOT JUST SUBMIT A CV. Email your submission to gbcrecruitment@gosport.gov.uk
All applicants will be advised after the closing date, once shortlisting has taken place.
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