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This is a great opportunity to continue your professional development in planning enforcement. </p>\n<p>The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload of enforcement related matters including temporary planning permissions and proactively monitor new developments to ensure that developments comply with planning regulations and the aims of Broxbourne Local Plan are realised. In this role you will investigate a range of cases, provide specific specialist planning advice to resolve breaches, conduct site inspections and safeguard development ensuring it is line with approved plans. </p>\n<p>You should have some knowledge of Town Planning legislation with some practical experience of site inspections, including the writing of notes, taking photographs for evidence and dealing with customers. </p>\n<p><strong>About this role</strong><br>•    To carry out site inspections on planning enforcement cases. Taking comprehensive notes and photographs and uploading them onto the Council internal management systems.<br>•    To understand the Permitted Development rights for development.<br>•    To carry out site inspections for S106 legal clause discharge and housing development monitoring and reporting back to the Planning Policy Section on-site inspection findings.<br>•    To liaise with the other officers in the Enforcement Team, reporting back on-site inspections, accompanying them on more complex site visits.<br>•    To complete customer correspondence for sites which after inspecting do not require planning permission.</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong><br>•    Support the Principal Planning Enforcement Officer in the investigating and monitoring of alleged breaches of planning control. <br>•    To seek to resolve through negotiation, any breaches of planning control to safeguard the public and protect the environment of the borough.<br>•    Maintain records of all investigations and ensure that any evidence is presented in a logical and coherent manner.<br>•    Make recommendations as to the appropriate course of action to address any alleged breach of planning control. </p>\n<p><strong>You will need</strong><br>•    Proven experience dealing with the public with excellent negotiation skills<br>•    Proven investigative and/or planning experience<br>•    GCSEs (5 A-Cs or equivalent, including Maths and English)<br>•    Good level of IT skills - MS Office<br>•    Communicates effectively at all levels (excellent verbal and written skills)</p>\n<p><strong>Special Conditions</strong><br>•    Ability to travel<br>•    Valid driving licence and use of a car for business purposes where necessary<br>•    This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. 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The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our   commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined-up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.</p>\n<p>We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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You’ll be a key contact for external stakeholders and work in close collaboration with other council teams, offering transport expertise that influences wider regeneration, planning and policy efforts. This role requires a strategic thinker who can also deliver tangible outcomes that benefit the local community and contribute to a smarter, greener transport network.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>A transport planning professional with significant experience in shaping policy and delivering complex transport projects. Whether from a local authority, consultancy, or related background, you bring a proven track record of leading initiatives from concept through to implementation. Your expertise covers a broad range of transport matters, including highways, sustainable and active travel, and data-led transport strategy development.</p>\n<p>Your combined technical knowledge with excellent communication skills, can convey complex ideas clearly to a variety of stakeholders and write reports that inform decisions at all levels. You are adept at building and maintaining collaborative relationships, with internal teams, government bodies, consultants, and the public, plus have the confidence to represent the council in public meetings and committees.</p>\n<p>With strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of transport legislation, modelling techniques, and innovation in the sector, you can drive new approaches and apply best practice to deliver impactful solutions. 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Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<br><br></strong><span>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.</span><strong><br></strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!<br><br>Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>The Post</strong></div>\n<p>We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join a dynamic and growing Infrastructure Planning Team, in a borough that has an ambitious programme for regeneration and growth that is inclusive and delivers real benefits for its businesses, residents and communities.</p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive contribution to ensure regeneration and growth in the borough is delivered in line with Brent’s Local Plan and Borough Plan priorities through the planning and provision of infrastructure. At principal level you will supervise career grade officers and lead collection and processing of CIL income and s106 financial and non-financial contributions. You will proactively provide advice to colleagues and applicants on s106 obligations, CIL, infrastructure, planning applications and pre-application enquiries.  You will establish and improve effective S106 and CIL processes, reconcile s106 and CIL accounts, and transfer MCIL collected on behalf of the Mayor of London. Working with the Infrastructure Planning Manager you will develop a new Infrastructure Delivery Plan, to better prioritise and deploy S106, CIL and other capital investment, to deliver infrastructure that best supports development and growth for the benefit of new and existing communities alike.</p>\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner (or equivalent background and qualification) to further develop their career in this vibrant and diverse borough in north-west London. This permanent post is based at Brent Council’s award-winning offices at the heart of the Wembley Park regeneration and within walking distance of Wembley Park station.</p>\n<div><strong>The Person</strong></div>\n<p>You will have passion and enthusiasm for infrastructure planning, a track record of delivery, and desire to play your part in ensuring Brent’s diverse communities can participate and share in the benefits of regeneration and growth.</p>\n<p>Experience of infrastructure planning and supervising staff, a comprehensive knowledge of s106 and CIL legislation and regulations, infrastructure planning policy and issues, as well as partnership working between the public and private sector, will be essential to ensure successful delivery of service objectives, and infrastructure planning and project delivery. With a positive can do attitude, you will take the initiative and be creative in problem solving and planning, collecting and investing s106 and CIL.</p>\n<p>The role presents a fantastic opportunity for a well-organised, highly motivated individual, passionate about infrastructure planning to deliver high quality outcomes and projects.</p>\n<div>Closing date: 22 June 2025 (23:59)</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>Additional Information </strong></div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<div>This position is only open to redeployees currently working in Brent Council. External candidates are not permitted to apply for internal only roles. Forwarding ‘internal only’ roles to external candidates may lead to disciplinary action being taken.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council or Temporary Agency Workers currently working in Brent Council. External candidates are not permitted to apply for internal only roles. Forwarding ‘internal only’ roles to external candidates may lead to disciplinary action being taken.</div>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.</p>\n</div>\n<div>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.<br> </div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.<br> </div>\n<div>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  <a>recruitment@brent.gov.uk </a>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,574 - £53,607 p.a. inc. 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Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.<br> </div>\n<div><strong>The Post</strong></div>\n<p>We are looking for a highly motivated individual ready to lead and manage a dynamic and growing Infrastructure Planning Team, in a borough that has an ambitious programme for regeneration and growth that is inclusive and delivers real benefits for its businesses, residents and communities.</p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive contribution to ensure regeneration and growth in the borough is delivered in line with Brent’s Local Plan and Borough Plan priorities. As part of the Regeneration Service, you will lead and manage the Infrastructure Planning Team staff, develop and implement innovative and practical infrastructure planning policies, procedures and associated documents, and maximise CIL and s106 collection and income. You will develop a new Infrastructure Delivery Plan, to better prioritise and deploy S106 planning obligations, CIL and other capital investment, to deliver infrastructure that best supports development and growth for the benefit of new and existing communities alike.</p>\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner (or equivalent background and qualification) to further develop their career in this vibrant and diverse borough in north-west London. This permanent post is based at Brent Council’s award-winning offices at the heart of the Wembley Park regeneration and within walking distance of Wembley Park station.</p>\n<div><strong>The Person</strong></div>\n<p>You will have a passion for infrastructure planning, significant track record of achievement, and will play a key role in ensuring Brent’s communities can participate and share in the benefits of regeneration and growth.</p>\n<p>Expertise of people and project management, as well as partnership working between the public and private sector, will be essential to ensure successful leadership, delivery of service objectives, and infrastructure planning and project delivery.</p>\n<p>A positive can do attitude and a willingness to deliver innovative ways of doing things will be important, along with the ability to build positive relationships across service areas (internally & externally) and to drive effective engagement with diverse local communities.</p>\n<div>Closing date: 22 June 2025 (23:59)</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>Additional Information </strong></div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.</p>\n</div>\n<div>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.<br> </div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.<br> </div>\n<div>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk\">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a><a>  </a>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£64,317 - £67,812 p.a. inc. 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We are a forward thinking, innovative, and fun team, offering a great working environment, a wide range of projects, and career development opportunities.</p>\n<p>We have experience of, and continue to deal with, a comprehensive range of application and development types, ranging from bespoke rural schemes to large scale commercial development. You won’t find a typical planning team approach with us either…we are positive, customer focused, and passionate about creating a great place to live, work and visit.</p>\n<p>We are currently looking to grow our planning team due to the expected growth planned for the region and as such it’s an exciting time to join Blaby District Council. As a result, we are looking for experienced individuals who excel in their field.</p>\n<p>From the moment you join Blaby District Council, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the organisation.</p>\n<p>Further details about the role can be found on the <a href=\"https://www.blaby.gov.uk/media/jk1gelgr/senior-planning-officer-jdps-jan-2024.pdf\">job description and person specification.</a></p>\n<p>To find out more about the role, please contact Jonathan Hodge, Planning and Strategic Growth Manager on 0116 272 7528 for an informal discussion.</p>\n<p>Maybe these benefits will convince you….</p>\n<p>Benefits of working with us include a Local Government Pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. Further details on our benefits can be found on the <a href=\"https://www.blaby.gov.uk/jobs/employee-benefits/\">Employee benefits</a> page.</p>\n<p>We also support hybrid working arrangements with a combination of onsite and home working.</p>\n<p>To apply for this vacancy, please submit an application form detailing your interest and how you meet the essential criteria for this role by <strong>midday on Wednesday 25<sup>th</sup> June 2025</strong>.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:         </strong>25<sup>th</sup> June 2025 midday</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date(s): </strong> Wednesday 2nd July 2025<strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email <a href=\"mailto:human.resources@blaby.gov.uk\">human.resources@blaby.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p>Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. 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Further details on our benefits can be found on the <a href=\"https://www.blaby.gov.uk/jobs/employee-benefits/\">Employee benefits</a> page.</p>\n<p>We also support hybrid working arrangements with a combination of onsite and home working.</p>\n<p>To apply for this vacancy, please submit an application form detailing your interest and how you meet the essential criteria for this role by <strong>midday on Wednesday 25<sup>th</sup> June 2025</strong>.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:         </strong>25<sup>th</sup> June 2025 midday</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date(s): </strong> Wednesday 2nd July 2025<strong> </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email <a href=\"mailto:human.resources@blaby.gov.uk\">human.resources@blaby.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p>Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. 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You’ll be a key individual in developing investment plans for successive local growth programmes and will support our regeneration steering group in coordinating regeneration projects across the borough.</p>\n<p>As Projects and Programmes Officer you will be responsible for providing day-to-day management of the UKSPF and key oversight of Town Deal and Levelling Up programmes, whilst developing an understanding of Pendle’s needs and requirements in order to support the development of future investment plans and their delivery. You will work with multiple service units, regularly engaging with senior council officers and key stakeholders helping us to deliver our plans.</p>\n<p>As the delivery lead for a vital and busy programme of activity, you will scope, commission and deliver relevant projects and grants, allocate and monitor budgets and report on programme delivery and performance to central government and within the council.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will be a highly self-motivated and effective programme manager, experienced in managing multiple projects simultaneously, including the design and management of appropriate reporting and monitoring systems. You will be an excellent communicator and team player, confident working with stakeholders and politicians, and a self-starter able to take the initiative as and when required.</p>\n<p>The Borough of Pendle lies in Lancashire’s beautiful Pennines and is within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, and the city of Manchester.</p>\n<p>Pendle Borough Council offers an excellent work-life balance including flexitime with no core hours, up to 2 days flexi leave a month, compressed working options and up to 31 days annual leave.</p>\n<p>This role is likely to be on a Flexible Contract as defined by our Agile Working Policy.  The minimum frequency for in-office attendance will be two or three times per week, however it could be more frequent based on the demands of the service.  We therefore expect candidates to reside within a commutable distance from Number One Market Street in Nelson, Lancashire.    </p>\n<p>The Council’s benefits package includes an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional annual leave, a cycle to work scheme, home tech and car scheme salary sacrifice schemes.  You will also be rewarded with access to our benefits programme, Viv up, which provides easy access to unbeatable discounts for retailers such as Argos, M&S, B&Q, Currys PC World, etc.</p>\n<p>We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.  Pendle Borough Council does not discriminate on any basis of disability, sex, marriage or civil partnership, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, or maternity.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"SO2 = £36,124 - £37,938: per annum (pay award pending)","publishDate":"2025-06-05T08:26:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-25T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2b0f9387-77b1-4b74-baad-e46696a461d9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2e1807df-ac6a-4ab9-9ec4-6f43dd5d5bdd","title":"Enforcement Officer (Career Graded)","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Runnymede Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Enforcement Officer (Career Graded)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>37 hours per week</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Appointment ranges:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Principal Enforcement Officer £40</strong><strong>,212 - £48,915 p.a.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Senior Enforcement Officer £</strong><strong>36,573 - £40,607</strong> <strong>p.a</strong><strong>.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Enforcement Officer £</strong><strong>29,696 - £</strong><strong>36,573 p.a</strong></p>\n<p><em>Salary within ranges dependent on experience, qualifications and evidence of continuous professional development.</em></p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>Are you an ambitious planning enforcement professional ready to hit the ground running at Runnymede Borough Council? Or are you looking to take your first steps in to planning enforcement?</p>\n<p>This could be the opportunity for you. Not only can we offer great career progression but also exposure to interesting cases in an experienced and to be part of an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team.  The team of 5 Enforcement Officers is otherwise fully staffed with experienced permanent team members.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>At Principal level, you would be expected to have significant practical planning enforcement experience and knowledge. For a Senior role you would be expected to have demonstrable experience in planning enforcement and be ready to take on a caseload of more complex cases.</p>\n<p>For an Enforcement Officer level role we are interested to hear from applicants with a range of relevant experience. Experience of Planning Enforcement is desirable, however we are also very interested in hearing from candidates with suitable transferable skills and a desire to develop a career in planning enforcement.</p>\n<p>Most of all, we are seeking a confident, self-motivated and diplomatic person with a ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to deliver positive outcomes for the future of the Borough.  You should be able to provide clear and accurate advice to stakeholders and show excellent customer care, verbal and written skills.   </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>Health and Dental insurance plan</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.</p>\n<p>Our modern offices, based in Surrey on the edge of London, are in Addlestone town centre and near the M25. Addlestone has a new cinema, Waitrose and gym within walking distance. </p>\n<p>Access to free parking for part of the week is also available and the Council has a flexible working policy that can accommodate working from home part of the week.</p>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on the Enforcement Officer role and to apply please visit the council website.</p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p>The Council is happy to receive applications from individuals who are interested in part-time work. If you are interested in working part time hours please state your preferred working pattern in the ‘additional information’ section of the application form.</p>\n<p>We would welcome the opportunity to tell you more about the role.  Please call Victoria Gibson, Development Manager (01932 425256) or Ashley Smith, Corporate Head of Development Management and Building Control (01932 425240) to find out more.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 29th June 2025 at 11:59pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p><em>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,696 - £48,915 dependent on experience","publishDate":"2025-06-04T15:17:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9da96bdc-456e-4e01-a646-c3f65a52114a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6a3df4c7-7204-4e5f-a7df-db93295d19a2","title":"Senior Biodiversity Officer","employer":"Wealden District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Hailsham, Hybrid (Office & Homeworking)","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Are you passionate about the natural environment? Do you like the idea of working with a team of dynamic and like-minded professionals helping to support sustainable development?</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Who?</strong></p>\n<p>Wealden District Council is committed to enhancing our built and natural environment by protecting our heritage, supporting biodiversity, and promoting sustainable development.</p>\n<p>We created the newly formed Built and Natural Environment Team to support the wider Planning & Environmental Service to ensure that planning applications, enforcement and related matters are dealt with effectively and efficiently.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone to be the lead biodiversity and ecology advisor in this team. That will include advising planning officers, and the wider Council, on a range of issues. Matters such as habitat and species protection, ecological enhancements and biodiversity net gain. All the while being mindful of the need to ensure that growth and development in the district is sustainable and considerate of these environmental issues. The role also includes management of a junior colleague.</p>\n<p>If you’re an experienced ecologist, then this role is for you!</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dealing with matters relating to biodiversity net gain, habitat and species protection, and ensuring the Council fulfils on its biodiversity duty.</li>\n<li>Delivering timely, effective, and proportionate specialist input into planning applications and planning policy.</li>\n<li>Ensuring compliance with relevant planning legislation and policies.</li>\n<li>Working with partners and colleagues across the County on strategic biodiversity and ecological matters.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What do you need?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Considerable experience in planning and natural environment matters.</li>\n<li>Some leadership and management experience, including performance management and staff supervision.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of relevant law, policy and guidance related to planning and the built and natural environment.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, good customer service and proactive relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Experience in the delivery of project-based work.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What do we offer?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working for a great, forward-thinking Local Authority.</li>\n<li>Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.</li>\n<li>A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.</li>\n<li>Free parking.</li>\n<li>Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>For more information</strong></p>\n<p>For more information and an informal chat about the opportunities please contact Samuel Batchelor, Development Manager, on 01892 602552 or Stacey Robins, Head of Planning & Environmental Services, on 01892 602518.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Post Number: H4015</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 4 July 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: W/c 14 July 2025</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p>We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To Apply</strong></p>\n<p>Please visit our ‘How to Apply’ page for advice on how best to complete your application. </p>\n<p>Click on the “Apply Online Now” link to be taken to our online recruitment portal. You will be prompted to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Remember to add a contact email address and mobile number when applying.</p>\n<p>Please note applications could time out. So, ensure you have created an account and save your information as you go along. We would suggest you keep a copy of your personal statement on a separate document until you are ready to paste this into your application and submit.</p>\n<p>If you are unable to apply online, have a query or require an alternative application method, please email human.resources@wealden.gov.uk or call 01892 602424. Make sure you know the post number and include it in your email or provide it when asked during your telephone call.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,608.64 - £50,505.24 p.a, plus Car Allowance","publishDate":"2025-06-04T10:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-04T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/179c7c22-0a59-458f-b9f4-539ba2c3d6d9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"10f62dc3-e004-46cf-9963-e00808a8e505","title":"Planning Officer, Planning Enforcement","employer":"Wealden District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Hailsham, Hybrid (Office & Homeworking)","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Are you an experienced planner that wants to ensure that development is carried out in a compliant manner as well as protecting our environment and communities from unauthorised works? Then this role is for you!</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Who?</strong></p>\n<p>The Planning Enforcement Team is dedicated to ensuring our communities have a good quality of life and that our built and natural environments are protected by taking robust but proportionate action in relation to breaches of planning control.</p>\n<p>This role would consider a variety of breaches of planning in the district, so we’re looking for someone who has experience in investigating such matters and is able to conclude them effectively and efficiently.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Investigating breaches of planning control, in a variety of urban and rural settings.</li>\n<li>Preparing reports to make recommendations on appropriate enforcement proceedings, presenting those schemes to planning committee where required.</li>\n<li>Providing advice and conducting negotiations with contraveners to achieve the best possible outcomes and deliver 5-star customer service.</li>\n<li>Liaising with various stakeholders, including residents, officers from other service sections, elected members, and external bodies ensuring they are appropriately updated ion the progress and outcome of investigation.</li>\n<li>Providing informal support and mentoring for junior officers.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What do you need?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in planning and the application of expert knowledge within an enforcement and development management context.</li>\n<li>Customer service skills, being particularly adept at speaking with those who have conflicting demands and priorities.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of relevant law, policy and guidance related to planning and related matters.</li>\n<li>Communication and negotiation skills, being able to discuss breaches in a clear, constructive, and professional manner to achieve robust and proportionate outcomes.</li>\n<li>Experience of defending actions taken by the Council at appeal or via legal proceedings.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What do we offer?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working for a great, forward-thinking Local Authority.</li>\n<li>Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.</li>\n<li>A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.</li>\n<li>Free parking.</li>\n<li>Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>For more information</strong></p>\n<p>For more information and an informal chat about the opportunity please contact Jon Honeysett, Planning Enforcement Team Leader, on 01892 602409 or Samuel Batchelor, Development Manager, on 01892 602552.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Post Number: H4005</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 4 July 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: W/c 14th July 2025</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p>We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To Apply</strong></p>\n<p>Please visit our ‘How to Apply’ page for advice on how best to complete your application. </p>\n<p>Click on the “Apply Online Now” link to be taken to our online recruitment portal. You will be prompted to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Remember to add a contact email address and mobile number when applying.</p>\n<p>Please note applications could time out. So, ensure you have created an account and save your information as you go along. We would suggest you keep a copy of your personal statement on a separate document until you are ready to paste this into your application and submit.</p>\n<p>If you are unable to apply online, have a query or require an alternative application method, please email human.resources@wealden.gov.uk or call 01892 602424. Make sure you know the post number and include it in your email or provide it when asked during your telephone call.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,788.64 to £44,695.08 p.a, plus Car Allowance","publishDate":"2025-06-04T10:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-04T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/21a762a7-5967-49e5-b254-8851ff2ce2e6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"778dd5ee-c332-41d1-a1d5-91b0b48b0288","title":"Assistant Planning Officer, Development Management","employer":"Wealden District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Hailsham, Hybrid (Office & Homeworking)","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Do you have an interest in helping new development come forward in a sustainable way? Do you want to build a career in a busy and proactive planning team? Then this role is for you.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Who?</strong></p>\n<p>Wealden District Council is committed to delivering sustainable development and providing our communities with a 5-star planning service.</p>\n<p>This is an opportunity for someone who has some planning experience and wants to further their career or for someone who is adept at dealing with householder, minor and other application types but wants to do that in a district with a varied history and landscape.</p>\n<p>You will be part of a team that helps to process around 3000 applications, applying planning law and policy and delivering positive outcomes for our communities and businesses.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preparing planning reports on development proposals.</li>\n<li>Providing advice and conducting negotiations with applicants to achieve the best possible outcomes and deliver 5-star customer service.</li>\n<li>Liaising with various stakeholders, including residents, officers from other service sections, elected members, and external bodies to ensure material consideration are taken into account and that decision making is open and transparent.</li>\n<li>Engaging in pre-application discussions, taking opportunities to front load planning considerations and make the formal planning application process run smoothly.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What do you need?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in planning and the application of expert knowledge within a planning policy or development management context.</li>\n<li>Customer service skills, being particularly adept at speaking with those who have conflicting demands and priorities.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of relevant law, policy and guidance related to planning and related matters.</li>\n<li>Communication and negotiation skills being able to discuss proposals in a positive, constructive, and professional manner to deliver positive planning outcomes.</li>\n<li>A planning or relevant degree qualification or, as an alternative, considerable experience in planning matters.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What do we offer?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working for a great, forward-thinking Local Authority. </li>\n<li>Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme. </li>\n<li>A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development. </li>\n<li>Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham. </li>\n<li>Free parking. </li>\n<li>Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.  </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>For more information</strong></p>\n<p>For more information and an informal chat about the opportunity please contact Stephanie Wood, Team Leader, on 01892 602474 or Scott Carey, Assistant Team Leader on 01892 602475.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Post Numbers: H1031</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 4 July 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: W/c 14 July 2025</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p>We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. 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Portsmouth City Council

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Band 10 - £41,510 - £45,718 p.a.

Civic Offices, Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects)

Adur & Worthing Councils

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Starting from £51,106 to £54,453 p.a.

Worthing Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Closing in 6 days

Senior Planning Officer (Housing Policy)

Chelmsford City Council

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£45,480 to £49,794 per annum, pro rata

Chelmsford (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

CIL Assessment, Spend and Monitoring Officer

Arun District Council

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£33,366 - £35,235 per annum

Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Planning Officer

Arun District Council

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£28,163 - £37,938 per annum (starting salary dependant on experience)

Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Planning Enforcement Officer (Monitoring)

Borough of Broxbourne

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Salary:  £32,380.92

Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Hybrid Working / Bishops' College, (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Career Grade Planning Officer

Wokingham Borough Council

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£30,559 - £43,693 Per Annum, Plus Benefits, Dependent on Experience

Shute End, Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Principal Transport Planner

Luton Borough Council

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48710 - 51802 GBP / year

Luton Kingsway Depot (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Principal CIL S106 Infrastructure Officer

Brent Council

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£50,574 - £53,607 p.a. inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Infrastructure Planning Manager

Brent Council

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£64,317 - £67,812 p.a. inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Age Friendly Community Coordinator

Hastings Borough Council

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£28,624 to £32,654 pro rata per annum

Hastings, East Sussex (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Senior Planning Officer

Blaby District Council

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Scale 5/6 (£32,115-£42,708 per annum)- Pay award pending Plus, an Essential Car User Allowance and Comprehensive Benefits

Blaby District Council Offices (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Development Services Team Leader

Blaby District Council

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Scale 7 (£43,693 - £46,731 per annum) -Pay award pending

Blaby District Council Offices (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Development Services and Enforcement Manager

Blaby District Council

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Scale 9 (£51,802 - £52,805 per annum) - Pay award pending Plus, an Essential Car User Allowance and Comprehensive Benefits

Blaby District Council Offices (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Projects & Programmes Officer

Pendle Borough Council

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SO2 = £36,124 - £37,938: per annum (pay award pending)

Nelson Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Enforcement Officer (Career Graded)

Runnymede Borough Council

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£29,696 - £48,915 dependent on experience

Runnymede Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Senior Biodiversity Officer

Wealden District Council

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£48,608.64 - £50,505.24 p.a, plus Car Allowance

Council Offices, Hailsham, Hybrid (Office & Homeworking) (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Planning Officer, Planning Enforcement

Wealden District Council

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£42,788.64 to £44,695.08 p.a, plus Car Allowance

Council Offices, Hailsham, Hybrid (Office & Homeworking) (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Assistant Planning Officer, Development Management

Wealden District Council

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£31,802.64 - £34,335.96 p.a pro rata, plus Car Allowance

Council Offices, Hailsham, Hybrid (Office & Homeworking) (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Team Leader, Built & Natural Environment

Wealden District Council

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£57,702.24 - £63,641.64 p.a, plus Car Allowance

Council Offices, Hailsham, Hybrid (Office & Homeworking) (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

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