Planner (Planning Officer) – Planning Enforcement – Graduate Level posts available
19 days left to apply
Greater London (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£30,000 - £44,999
FULLTIME
Planner (Planning Officer) - Planning Enforcement – Graduate/Planner Level
£30,669 - £43,815 per annum
About Us
Newham will offer you a unique working environment within a London borough that is at the centre of many of Europe’s most exciting regeneration projects - including the Royal Docks (the new location for the Mayor of London’s City Hall), and Stratford. The Planning Department is expected to contribute towards the building of thousands of new homes and creating thousands of new jobs; creating opportunities and benefits for the Borough as a whole.
Over the last two years, the Council has adopted a number of key corporate strategies – these include a declaration of climate emergency, underpinned by the objective to make the London Borough of Newham carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon zero by 2050; a and Community Wealth Building: an inclusive economic approach that aims to address poverty in the borough as well ensure that investment coming into Newham benefits all residents.
Alongside these corporate priorities, the Planning Service is involved in the delivery of c.2800 new homes targeted per year, 31 Strategic Sites, an Enterprise Zone, emerging Opportunity Area Planning Framework, large scale and distinctive employment-generating schemes, and major infrastructure projects underway.
Newham offers many career-defining opportunities to work at pace, at scale, and on innovative responses to complex issues. We are evolving in how we deliver services to our residents and businesses, with investment in new ICT to enable our staff to work remotely and be closer to the communities we serve.
Newham has a flexible working policy and we are open to considering proposals as to the exact pattern of work, such that hours can be arranged around you and your family's needs, as well as our business needs.
About the Job
Planner – Planning Enforcement – Graduate Level & Planner posts available
Planning Enforcement is integral to maintaining public confidence in the planning system. This is a hugely varied and exciting role where, on a day to day basis, you will be responsible for managing a busy caseload of enforcement investigations; conducting site visits; negotiating with property owners; determining planning applications; progressing breaches of planning control with formal action; defending the Council’s position at appeal; and initiating prosecution proceedings.
The post would be ideal for a graduate candidate looking to commence their planning career and gain an exposure to a broad range of work across various planning disciplines, with training and support offered to allow for continuous professional development. In addition, the role may be suited to existing planners that may want to gain new experience in a planning enforcement role.
The Planning Enforcement Team is nationally recognised for its forward thinking and proactive approach to enforcement, with a focus on securing transformational change within the borough to the benefit of our residents.
If you want to help shape this part of east London – and leave a lasting legacy for all its communities – come and join the team!
Please view Planner - Planning Enforcement Job Description
About You
A successful candidate will be able to appreciate and understand planning legislation and policy at a national, regional, and local level; manage tasks and responsibilities to drive forward projects individually and as part of a team; successfully negotiate outcomes with our residents and developers, and be confident in provide technical and procedural advice.
You will have a strong evidence-based approach to problem solving and an interest in learning about, and developing, best practice within the evolving planning landscape.
We are looking for people who have a passion for how the planning system can understand, shape and improve the lives of those who live and work in the borough.
Closing date: 14th May 2023
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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