Compliance Officer/Senior Enforcement Officer

at  North Somerset Council

Job description

WANT TO KNOW MORE AND APPLY?

For an informal discussion please contact our Delivery and Enforcement Service Manager, Chris Nolan, on 01934 426938 or e mail him on chris.nolan@n-somerset.gov.uk
Anticipated interview date: Thursday 11 April 2024.
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role involves investigating, monitoring and where appropriate taking action against alleged breaches of planning controls in a constrained area which includes Green Belt, AONB and other sensitive environments. You will spend much of your time out and about visiting sites but will also work from home or the office to assess and collate evidence.
This is a fixed term role for up to 2 years.

VALID DRIVING LICENCE AND OWN TRANSPORT, OR BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE, SUITABLE METHOD OF TRAVEL IS AN ESSENTIAL CONDITION FOR THIS ROLE.

Starting salary will depend on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. Our challenges are wide ranging and as a result the role provides a great of opportunity to develop your experience and skills.