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New Enforcement Manager role - £61,000- £66,000 Your new company The Council's Planning Enforcement service is at the heart of maintaining confidence in the integrity of the planning system and ensuring Ealing is a healthy and a great place to live. The Borough of Ealing is a forward thinking and culturally diverse region of London, which is very much reflected in our staff at the council. The notion of diversity is one in which we pride ourselves on in not only our people but also in the work we engage in. This is a deliberate intention that has propelled and motivated our staff and their successful approach to enforcement action. Your new role As Planning Enforcement Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management and development of a team of Planning Enforcement Officers. We are looking for an individual who is willing to extend their energy and enthusiasm to drive a team of enforcement officers. You will assume the role of a strong role model with a real commitment to high standards to ensure an overarching performance to improve and develop our services. You will be managing a team of roughly 6 Enforcement officers at varying professional levels and technical experience. You will also be providing professional advice and support to the team in investigations and enforcing against breaches of planning control and guide the team towards an understanding of the relevant legislation. Applicants from lower grades are welcome to apply, you must however have a sound understanding of enforcement and practical experience as an enforcement officer with some managing/monitoring responsibilities. Your role will include providing enforcement expertise and support to ensure the delivery of a consistently high quality and cost-effective service that meets inspection, enforcement and performance targets. Managing one of the UK's most active enforcement teams, including the team's Accredited Financial Investigator (AFI), will give you the opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of complex cases and to oversee money laundering or confiscation investigations. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a professional level of competency in interpretation and enforcement of complex regulatory legislation. You will also need to have a proven track record in progressing cases through negotiation or enforcement action. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining effective relationships with our key stakeholders/partners is essential. This role will require a successful candidate to also have a degree or equivalent professional qualification in Planning. The Planning Enforcement manager is also required to manage the team's Accredited Financial Investigator. The successful candidate will be expected to enrol on the Senior Appropriate Officer training course with the National Crime Agency within 6 months of taking up the post. The content of this course is set to build on the candidate's background and experience. The programme will equip the candidate with knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to manage his/her statutory responsibilities to authorise or countersign applications for financial investigations. What you'll get in return For us however, it is not just a question of qualification, it is also about developing self-awareness, personal challenge and reflective practice so that you continue your career from a platform of strength and experience. In return, we'll offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference as a manager and a key member of one of the most culturally diverse Councils in London. You will be given complete autonomy with an enforcement team that encourages and challenges their members to take on risk and welcomes the use of Town and Country Planning Act of 1990 to take direct action in relation to an enforcement notice, proving our nature as a team to be one in which has no restriction and develops and supports their staff in doing so. This is an exciting time to join Ealing Council and be a part of a forward thinking and progressive Planning Enforcement team. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Planning Team Leader £22 - 27 per hour* *North Yorkshire* An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Team Leader (Development Control) based in a Local Authority in North Yorkshire. 2 month contract - possibility of extension The main duties would be the following: Supporting the Head of Planning Services and contributing to the Trading Standards and Planning Services Management Team as appropriate Provide the team level input to the preparation and delivery of the Service Plan of Trading Standards and Planning Services Ensure delivery of effective trading standards functions to meet any national and local framework targets or performance indicators including the setting and monitoring of service plan targets Manage site visits, investigations and other enforcement or administrative activities in relation to Planning Services ensuring the County Council's policies and procedures for risk management are adhered to Oversee the liaison of officers with members of the public, Agents/Applicants, other County Council departments and other external bodies who seek advice or assistance in relation to planning legislation To act as the Service's specialist officer and advisor in relation to development control and advise both management and other staff on the interpretation, implementation and review of such legislation. Provide and deliver appropriate training to relevant staff as required by the Head of Planning Services To deputise for the Head of Planning Services in presenting reports to the County Council's Planning and Regulatory Functions Committee and at formal Committee Site Visits To act as lead officer in the processing of planning applications for mineral working and waste management To act as lead officer in the processing of planning and other applications for County Council developmentRequirements: A degree in planning or other appropriate professional qualification and a member of the RTPI or eligible for or working toward full membership Clients are looking to interview and shortlist shortly, so please submit your CV promptly for consideration. Please apply with submission of your CV and Giulia Mauro from our London CPE office will be in Touch. For more information and a confidential chat about the position, please do not hesitate to call us on (phone number removed). Still searching? Not all of our vacancies are on our website yet. We're happy to provide a tailored careers guidance service, so for the best chance of finding your ideal opportunity, get in touch with one of our specialist consultants and we will be able to support you with your job search. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Building Control Officer Carrington West's dedicated Town and Country Planning recruitment team operate UK wide and we are delighted to be assisting one of our Local Authority clients with their search for a Building Control Officer to be based in Lancashire on a permanent contract. The Role ·Asses and negotiate all forms of building control work including Full Plans and Building Notice applications to ensure work is compliant with building regs. ·Serve notices to approve or reject proposed building work. ·Undertake building inspections. ·To assist with the processing of Initial Notices from any Approved Inspectors. ·To use your professional judgement to undertake enforcement investigations relating to development carried out in contravention of the Building Regulations and to pursue action (where necessary) in accordance with the provisions of The Building Act 1984 and the Building Regulations (as amended). ·To respond to reports of dangerous structures (including where necessary, out-of-hours) to help maintain public safety. ·To liaise with other Local Authority Officers, fire safety and structural specialists to ensure the requirements of the Building Regulations are met. ·To assist with the raising of invoices in relation to inspection fee and other associated charges Experience ·Membership, or be in the final stages of gaining membership, of the R.I.C.S. (Building Control) or the Association of Building Engineers ·Evidence of continuing professional development relative to the Building Control discipline ·Sound knowledge of the Building Regulations, the Building Act, Approved Documents, British Standards and other Guidance Documents ·A full, current UK driving licence Salary - £26,556 to £31,228 p/d doe If this role is too senior, too junior, or too far for you to travel but you are looking for your next role in Town Planning, please call our Town Planning team on (Apply online only), we are keen to discuss our non-advertised opportunities with you. Carrington West has a dedicated team offering Town Planning jobs in the UK Planning sector. Our Town Planning team operate within the interim, contract and permanent employment markets and our consultants benefit from many years' experience of placing professionals into Local Authority and Consultancy clients across the UK. For a discrete conversation or to find out about the latest Town Planning jobs we have available, please contact our Town Planning Team today on (Apply online only)