Planning Enforcement Officer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
245292% match
SOC code · predicted
Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2452 (92% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and LB Croydon is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Salary range: Grade 6 - 11 £35,520 - £49,056 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent / Fixed Term
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon
Permanent and 2 -Year Fixed term contracts available
About Croydon
As one of London’s largest and most diverse boroughs, Croydon is a fantastic place to live, work and spend time, with all the benefits of close proximity to the rest of London and the south-east.
Over the past decade we have seen huge investment, regeneration, and growth in our Borough. Croydon remains an attractive and important part of London for ongoing growth and investment – growth from which we want to see all our communities’ benefit.
Watch “Live, work, Study, Build” here: Live, Work, Study, Build
The role brings opportunities for those who want to work in a fast-moving environment, focused on improvement and delivering better services. Croydon is an exciting place to work. You will need to be ambitious, passionate about creating a better place, demonstrate strong personal responsibility and a desire to deliver great places.
We have a great management team, who lead, inspire and believe in Croydon. If you want a challenge with great job satisfaction, there is no better opportunity than Croydon.
Click here to hear what our staff say about why they love working at Croydon.
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If you would like to discuss the role and how you could fit into the team, please contact.
John Penn Team Leader Enforcement and Trees john.penn@croydon.gov.uk
Nicola Townsend Head of Development Management nicola.townsend@croydon.gov.uk
About The Role
As a result of the ambitions for the Borough, we are looking to enhance service delivery for our customers and to focus specifically on the realisation of sustainable growth, firmly embedded in high standards of design and the maximisation of social, economic and environmental benefits.
However, sustainable development can only be delivered alongside a proactive and robust planning enforcement regime, and you will be part of a team with responsibility for investigating and resolving alleged breaches of planning control through negotiation and/or the service of planning enforcement notices with follow up of legal proceedings as appropriate.
You will work in a vibrant and busy Development Management Service, and the successful candidate will have to be enthusiastic, motivated and demonstrate a general understanding of town planning legislation, have good written and verbal communication skills and to be able to work under pressure, to strict deadlines and manage a demanding caseload. As part of the role, you will be expected to undertake regular site visits and attend the office a minimum of two days a week.
Ability to drive with access to a car is essential.
If you are interested in joining us, we would be pleased to hear from you.
When applying please specify if you are applying for the Fixed Term or Permanent Positions or both.
Working for Croydon
Up to 31 Days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus Bank Holidays
Pension – Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working arrangements available
Career development/learning/training opportunities
We also promote professional membership of the RTPI.
Employee Assistance Programme – Providing advice and counselling.
Career development/learning/training opportunities
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. LB Croydon holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2452 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.