Condition Compliance Officer

Job Description

Making decisions and providing professional advice on the enforcement of Planning Legislation, with a specific focus on planning conditions in accordance with agreed objectives.

Requirements

Drafting recommendations and taking action on breaches of planning conditions and associated enforcement cases

Carry out effective negotiation to achieve compliance with planning conditions and other related breaches of planning control

Drafting recommendations to Committee in accordance with the Enforcement Charter

Responding to work that has commenced on site and completion of works working closely with Transportation to have a specific focus on Highway Safety breaches in rural areas

Working with case Planning Officers and other colleagues to resolve condition breaches.

Preparing planning appeal and court submissions on behalf of the Council

Contributing to the effectiveness of the service

The Individual

Experience of working in a Development Management Team

Previous experience of investigation/research work

General understanding of Local Government issues

HNC Qualification in Built Environment or related Discipline

High level of personal initiative and ability to work with the minimum of supervision

High level of diplomacy and ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of customers

Excellent negotiation and time management skills

Good oral/written communication/numeracy

Analytical Abilities

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Ability to interpret planning legislation and planning policies

Ability to be able to deal with conflict

Ability to handle pressure situations when dealing with a wide variety of customers

Organise and manage a caseload

Ability to undertake research with an accurate/methodical approach

Able to multitask

A commitment to deliver quality services to agreed standards

Research capabilities

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van

Ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with people who may not agree with decisions made

Flexible and willing to accept direction/delegation

Ability to relate well to others particularly customers

Ability to form productive and enabling working relationships

Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

Ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with people who may not agree with decisions made

Willing to accept direction/ delegation

Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality

Ability to work in an open plan office and possibly hybrid working from home.

Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service

Ability to walk reasonable distances on what may be rough terrain and to be able to measure buildings.

 

Temporary position until 20th March 2026

 

Closing Date: 30th June 2025

Starting Salary: £37209.90 per annum (pro rata)

£19.74 per hour