Site Inspections Officer

Site Inspections Officer (plus Planning Apprenticeship opportunity)

As Site Inspections Officer, you will be responsible for visiting sites across the borough in order to investigate all reports of alleged breaches of planning control; recording your findings (taking measurements / taking photographs / consulting with owners and occupiers); and then advising the Planning Enforcement team of your findings. You will also be responsible for starting formal enforcement investigations and assisting in those where appropriate.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills, an eye for detail, and exceptional verbal and written communication skills; and will be able to gain access to some sites by ladder or scaffolding. Where a planning degree is not currently held, the successful candidate will also be encouraged to apply to, and will be fully supported whilst obtaining the Chartered Town Planner degree apprenticeship in partnership with London South Bank University. This scheme allows an apprentice to study for an RTPI accredited qualification and undertake work-based learning to become a Chartered Town Planner (one day a week, fully paid). The course will take between 3 and 6 years depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

We’d love to hear from you if you are considering your next career move and have a passion for planning in a dynamic urban environment! 

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. 

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 05 November 2024 (22:59)

Interview date: TBC 

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk