A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to manage a small team of Planning Enforcement Officers within the Development Management Team at the Derbyshire Dales District Council.
The Derbyshire Dales has beautiful market towns, stunning countryside, flourishing communities, historic buildings – ours is truly a special place to work.
The Council has a clear goal: thriving communities in a thriving environment. Planning is at the heart of this goal.
The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing investigations into reported breaches of planning control, to ensure that development is managed in a way that delivers the objectives of the development plan for the area and ensures public faith in the planning system. The post holder will also be responsible for managing planning applications and appeal work arising from enforcement action.
The successful candidate will have qualifications and experience in town planning, be well organised and self-motivated with the ability to work independently. They must have good communication and negotiation skills and the ability to motivate staff and provide assistance to others to resolve problems.
We have a strong ‘One Team, One Council’ culture. Alongside the excellent quality of life, we can offer you the opportunity to further develop your career within an excellent and family friendly authority, with the benefits of hybrid working, flexitime, personal development and CPD opportunities, free staff car parking at Matlock Town Hall, and a confidential counselling service. That’s possibly why 87% of our staff feel supported, 85% are satisfied with the District Council as an employer, and 88% know their role contributes to high quality services in the Derbyshire Dales (Staff Survey 2023).