Walsall Council is transforming and with it, so is Walsall’s Planning Services. The Walsall Proud Programme is our Transformation Programme, which aims to transform the way the council works so that we can provide a better customer experience, increase staff satisfaction and engagement, and improve service efficiency and performance to our customers and communities and a key driver in achieving the organisation’s aspirational vision. 

This makes it a very exciting time to be part of our Planning Team. 

As part of our commitment to delivering the vision for Walsall, we have a number of opportunities and are looking for both experienced professionals and those who wish to start their careers in planning to help deliver further success. As an experienced professional you should be accomplished in your field of work, are able to work collaboratively with partners and customers and help to motivate, develop and support others in the team. If you would like to join a busy, high profile team of Planners handling a wide range of planning projects then we would really like to hear from you.

Senior Planning Officer (Enforcement) - Ref: EE48219

£32,552 - £37,475 per annum

This post will deal with a workload of planning enforcement matters including site visits, meetings, negotiations, preparation of recommendations, written reports, statements and correspondence as well as monitoring development to ensure compliance with permissions, major planning applications and other types of applications.  You will assist in the preparation of reports to Committee and in accordance with the Council’s scheme of delegation to the Head of Planning and Building Control for planning applications, planning briefs and other related matters relating to the implementation of development sites.  Duties will also include:

• Dealing with planning enforcement and related matters, major and other types of planning applications
• Playing a key role in ensuring the delivery of major and other development projects
• Contributing to the development of plans, policies and procedures suitable to deliver an excellent Development Management Service

Closing date for applications: Sunday 1 December 2019
Interview date: week commencing Monday 9 December