Condition Compliance Officer - MOR10784
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,209.90 to £40,527.50 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | Moray Area, IV30 1BX |
| Company: | Moray Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MOR10784 |
Summary
Job Description
Making decisions and providing professional advice on the enforcement of Planning Legislation, with a specific focus on planning conditions in accordance with agreed objectives.
Requirements
Drafting recommendations and taking action on breaches of planning conditions and associated enforcement cases
Carry out effective negotiation to achieve compliance with planning conditions and other related breaches of planning control
Drafting recommendations to Committee in accordance with the Enforcement Charter
Responding to work that has commenced on site and completion of works working closely with Transportation to have a specific focus on Highway Safety breaches in rural areas
Working with case Planning Officers and other colleagues to resolve condition breaches.
Preparing planning appeal and court submissions on behalf of the Council
Contributing to the effectiveness of the service
The Individual
Experience of working in a Development Management Team
Previous experience of investigation/research work
General understanding of Local Government issues
HNC Qualification in Built Environment or related Discipline
High level of personal initiative and ability to work with the minimum of supervision
High level of diplomacy and ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of customers
Excellent negotiation and time management skills
Good oral/written communication/numeracy
Analytical Abilities
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Ability to interpret planning legislation and planning policies
Ability to be able to deal with conflict
Ability to handle pressure situations when dealing with a wide variety of customers
Organise and manage a caseload
Ability to undertake research with an accurate/methodical approach
Able to multitask
A commitment to deliver quality services to agreed standards
Research capabilities
You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van
Ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with people who may not agree with decisions made
Flexible and willing to accept direction/delegation
Ability to relate well to others particularly customers
Ability to form productive and enabling working relationships
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
Ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with people who may not agree with decisions made
Willing to accept direction/ delegation
Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality
Ability to work in an open plan office and possibly hybrid working from home.
Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service
Ability to walk reasonable distances on what may be rough terrain and to be able to measure buildings.
Temporary position until 20th March 2026
Closing Date: 20th June 2025
Starting Salary: £37209.90 per annum (pro rata)
£19.74 per hour
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