Planning Enforcement Officer (Career Grade)

Working as part of a small, busy enforcement team within the wider planning/development management section, you will be responsible for visiting and researching sites and premises and investigating alleged breaches of planning control by informally and formally negotiating resolutions; in addition to engaging with the legal team to instigate and deliver the formal enforcement process.

The post will provide an excellent opportunity to work within a busy development management team, to gain further experience of the overarching planning process and to work closely with planning, legal, conservation and tree colleagues. Negotiation skills are essential as is the ability to work within a customer focused environment where tact, patience and diplomacy are essential., We're looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, a good communicator and can play close attention to detail.

You will either have experience of working in a role where enforcing rules or legislation was a central part of your job, or experience of working in planning and/or planning enforcement, or a qualification in town planning or a related discipline.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.