Senior Planning Enforcement Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to join us!
This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £39,526 - £50,446 per annum.
About us:
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council - a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse. Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Enforcement Officer to join our Planning Enforcement and Conservation Team. The main purpose of the role is to lead on the more complex enforcement investigations, often taking the lead, and working in conjunction with the Enforcement and Conservation Team Manager and Principal Planning Enforcement Officer in dealing with applications for Injunctions, and being the lead witness at Public Inquiries and prosecutions.
The role:
The successful applicant will be part of a team of eight within the Enforcement and Conservation Team and will work closely with the Principal Conservation Officer in dealing with the heritage enforcement matters and will ideally have knowledge of Listed Building enforcement action, as well as a wide range of other enforcement actions.
The successful applicant will have expertise, knowledge and experience in town planning and planning enforcement, and will be well organised with good communication and negotiating skills. The post holder will also be responsible for mentoring junior members of the team and will have some day-to-day supervision.
Why work in Enforcement and Conservation Team at the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead? What we offer:
- 32 days annual leave.
- Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
- Free employee parking close to the offices.
- Give As You Earn scheme.
- Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
- Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
- A recently adopted local plan, adopted in 2022.
- interesting, varied, and challenging workload at all levels with large parts of the Borough set within the Green Belt and a fantastic part of the river Thames corridor.
- Ability to specialise in Heritage enforcement work.
- The chance to work with and further the careers of junior members of the Team.
- The opportunity to develop and grown your career.
- Easy access to and from London on the Elizabeth line.
- A fantastic environment from the Wind in the Willows to The Crown.
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about the position please email the Development Management Team Leader – Enforcement and Conservation arron.hitchen@rbwm.gov.uk or call Arron Hitchen on 01628 796049.
We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the stated end date.
Salary range
- £39,526 - £50,446 per year