Jobs in Abingdon, united kingdom

Planning Officer (Enforcement)

Salary and grade : Grade 6, starting at £42,576 per year

Duration of role : Fixed Term - 12 months

Hours : Full time, 37 hours per week

Location : The designated office base is Abbey House, Abingdon. The councils operate in a truly flexible, and hybrid way where the focus is on outcomes not where you work.

Closing date : 10 / 03 / 2025

About the role and what were looking for

If you are looking to further progress your career in planning enforcement and the wider planning field this is an excellent opportunity to expand your experience in a busy and forward looking planning service. You will gain experience in dealing with a wide variety of investigations and associated appeals and retrospective applications in our markets towns, villages and most attractive countryside which are the subject of significant development pressure and growth.

Main duties and responsibilities

investigate, negotiate and resolve the full range of enforcement matters including material changes of use and listed building control

attend site visits and evening meetings of the relevant council committees, and forums, presenting recommendations in respect of enforcement and any related matters as required

to provide professional advice on all enforcement related matters face to face, on the ...