Planning Enforcement Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mai 2025 |
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| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Mai 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Woking, Surrey, GU22 7QQ |
| Cwmni: | Surrey County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SCC/TP/398238/2997_1746518268 |
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The starting salary for this role is £35,730 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.
Are you looking for an opportunity to build your Planning career? We are currently looking for a Planning Enforcement Officer to join our Planning Development Team within the Environment and Planning Directorate at Surrey County Council.
The administrative work base is in Woking, however The Planning Group has an agile workstyle which means that you will work at different locations and venues including from home. Subject to team requirements, Officers are encouraged to choose the location where they think will be most productive and have access to technology to connect with team members, although weekly office-based working is expected.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Role
Surrey County Council is putting Surrey's people and places at the heart of everything we do. We want Surrey to be a uniquely special place where everyone has a great start to life, people live healthy and fulfilling lives, are enabled to achieve their full potential and contribute to their community, and no one is left behind.
As a member of the Planning Enforcement and Monitoring Team, you will play an important role in ensuring the appropriate delivery of sustainable waste management development and the supply of vital mineral resources across the County. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Minerals and Waste development is implemented and operated in a compliant manner.
The role will have a primary focus on the regulation of authorised mineral and waste development with opportunities to pursue formal and informal remedies to issues identified at authorised sites. The role will also support the team in the carrying out of its reactive work, conducting and supporting on investigations into unauthorised Minerals and Waste development.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- A degree qualification in land-use planning or related field (geography, environmental science, urban design, architecture, geology, sustainability)
- A good understanding of land-use planning in England particularly within local government
- Intellectual ability, political awareness and skills that would enable you to work in a team and be a good communicator, negotiator, influencer and leader
- Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and database management systems
The role holder will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 26th May 2025 with interviews to follow.
This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.