Principal Conservation Officer

Coyles

Principal Conservation Officer

£43680

Coyles, King's Cross, Islington

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ed646b4f0bc54b69ae0b74d998d477e8

Full Job Description

  • 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 pre-application 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.


  • Prepare representations on behalf of the Council for appeals under the Planning Acts. To prepare such representations in compliance with the timetables required by the Government's Planning Inspectorate.


  • Prepare papers necessary for the pursuit of prosecutions. As a representative of the Council attend Court to give evidence.


  • Provide expert support and advice and represent the Council as required.


  • Participate in projects targeting local or national concern and manage, initiate and lead on the projects at PO1 and above.


  • Work within changing targets and deadlines.