Planning Compliance Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Burnley Council’s Development Management Service as a Planning Compliance Officer.

You will carry out an important function within the Council’s Development Control Team working alongside and under the guidance of the Planning Enforcement Officer to expand the enforcement function and deliver a highly efficient and responsive service to Burnley’s residents.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with some experience of enforcement within development control or similar regulatory environment to progress their career in this field.  You will deal with a range of potential breaches of planning control, investigating and assessing against policies and guidance and using your negotiation skills to rectify breaches. You will also gain experience in all areas of development management.

In recent years Burnley has seen significant economic and housing growth, and an effective planning enforcement service is at the heart of the Council’s vision to make Burnley the first choice for business investment and as a place to live.

An effective enforcement function delivers a quality planning service for residents and business in the Town and contributes to making the borough an attractive choice.  You will have a good knowledge of enforcement procedures, the local planning authority function and the importance of good performance and excellent customer service.

You will have experience of working in a technical environment. You will also have up-to-date knowledge and skills in the operation of IT systems, excellent communication skills and the desire to deliver a quality service to our customers.

If working in a busy planning service appeals to you then we can offer you a diverse and interesting challenge that will support your ambitions.  We value our employees and offer a generous pension scheme, holiday entitlement and work/life balance initiatives.

For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification, please contact Laura Golledge, Planning Team Manager on 01282 475993.