Planning Enforcement Officer

Planning Enforcement Officer

Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset

About Us

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.

The Benefits

• Salary of £30,296 – £33,945 per annum (pro rata)
• 30 days’ holiday per annum, plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Paid sickness leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options

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.

What’s more, you’ll be working in the picturesque and historic town of Dulverton, deep in a
wooded valley and right on the banks of the river Barle. You’ll be within easy reach of towns
such as Taunton, Tiverton and Minehead and will discover a plethora of local shops and
amenities.

So, if you’re ready to join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact on Exmoor’s natural
beauty, then apply today!

The Role

As a Planning Enforcement Officer, you will undertake a range of planning support activities to
helping to 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

About You

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)

The closing date for applications is midnight on 3rd September 2024.

Interviews are planned for Tuesday 17th September 2024.

Other organisations may call this role Development Management Officer, Planning Officer,
Planning Policy Officer, National Park Planning Officer, Rural Planning Officer, Planner,
Environmental Planner, Planning Development Officer, or Planning Applications Officer.

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
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