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Wouldyou like to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the country?

Westmorland and Furness Council is a new unitary Council combining Barrow-in-Furness, Eden and South Lakeland districts. The new Council planning area is adjacent to two national parks, including the stunning Lake District National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as western parts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The national parks offer a rich tapestry of lakes, mountains and countryside, which offer extensive outdoor opportunities, whilst the towns and villages brim with local character. With friendly communities, low crime rate, cultural attractions and stunning locations Westmorland and Furness Council makes an attractive proposition for one and all.

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to recruit an Enforcement Officer within the Development Management service area.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for an individual with:

• Degree in Planning or a related subject or can demonstrate
• equivalent level of knowledge through experience
• A positive individual with an interest in and experience of resolving disputes
• Well-developed investigative skills
• Well organised with highly developed written and oral communication skills
• A proven ability to meet strict deadlines
• Experience of working collaboratively with others to organise workloads and resolve problems
• Ability to read plans and scale drawings
• Preparation of evidence for litigation and knowledge of court procedures
• Well-developed IT skills
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service

As part of a planning team, this opportunity provides real scope for an individual to take on a pivotal role within compliance and enforcement, having a direct influence on the built environment within an exceptionally attractive part of Cumbria.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include:

• Following up on complaints, investigating potential breaches of planning regulations and legislation, conducting site visits, proposing solutions or using formal enforcement action when appropriate
• Carrying out compliance inspections of developments, ensuring that compliance with planning conditions are met within the Council area.
• Composing written reports and statements in relation to enforcement investigations
• Drafting and serving planning contravention, breach of condition, untidy site and enforcement notices and injunctions
• Ensuring that duties are performed within the Council's policies and codes of conduct
• Representing the Council and Inquiries and Appeals when necessary

Contributing to continuous improvement of the enforcement service by reviewing processes and procedures and developing and implementing positive changes

What can we offer you!

 Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Nick Howard, Senior Development Manager, via email  Nick.Howard@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk to arrange an informal conversation.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

Company: Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £36,363- £37,280

Location: Kendal, Cumbria

Sector: Highways

Sector: Highways Maintenance

Sector: Parking

Job Role: Officer