Planning Enforcement Technician

Overview

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council invites applications for the role of Planning Enforcement Technician. This position forms part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team responsible for managing land and building use across a largely urban area bordered by countryside and Green Belt, ensuring planning rules are enforced.

• Assist with the delivery of the Council’s Planning Enforcement Service, focusing on investigations into breaches of planning control, monitoring development sites, and providing technical and administrative support.
• Investigate minor and less complex complaints and alleged breaches, conduct site inspections and visits.
• Provide advice to alleged offenders and complainants on planning and enforcement procedures, keeping them updated on complaint progress in line with policies and protocols.
• Check compliance with planning conditions and, with support from the Principal Planning Enforcement Officer, negotiate with developers when required.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and contribute to team meetings and training sessions.

• Experience dealing with the public in a service environment.
• Experience using computer packages.
• Ability to read plans, work to deadlines, and effectively organise one’s own workload.
• NVQ Level 2 on the National Skills Framework, including English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working from home and office
• Learning and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Childcare vouchers
• Independent support for your health and wellbeing

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.