We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Islington to assist with the appointment of a Principal Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £28.00 - £36.67 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• Possess the necessary knowledge and experience to undertake the duties assigned to the post within a specialist area.
• Process a variety of applications together with giving specialist observations and preapplication advice. Undertake consultations, site visits, evaluation and negotiation in order to generate high quality recommendations.
• Undertake enforcement investigations, appeals and submissions under the Planning Acts, Orders and Regulations, including consultations, site visits, evaluation and negotiation with applicants/transgressors and other interested parties.
• Provide advice on possible breaches of planning control, including obtaining evidence, negotiation with interested parties, making recommendations for action, following up decisions on recommendations and instigating and effecting necessary legal proceedings in order to pursue breaches in planning controls.
• Prepare written documentation to a high standard, including complex reports and legal documentation.

Qualifications:

• To hold a degree level qualification in an appropriate discipline and be able to complete a professional qualification related to the post held.
• To possess good communication skills and have the ability to explain technical matters to service users.
• Knowledge and experience of current legislation and working practices relating to the post applied for.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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