Job Title: Environmental Planning Officer (Part-Time)

Band: Band 7 (pro rata)

Location: Agile/mobile working arrangements

Contract Type and Hours: Permanent Part-time working: 15 hours per week

The borough of Basildon is alive with opportunity and, as the largest economy in the Thames Estuary outside London, we are incredibly proud of what we achieve but we are never complacent. We are driving inclusive, sustainable growth to provide opportunity and prosperity for local people and businesses, access to quality homes, vibrant town centres and an enhanced local environments.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Environmental Health team following the recent retirement of colleagues and expansion of the team:

Environmental Planning Officer, 15hrs per week

We are looking for experienced, committed and dynamic individuals to contribute to the work of the Environmental Protection & Housing team, responding to a variety of issues across the borough. We have a career development scheme, so applications from students and newly qualified EHPs are also welcomed.

Our new part-time Environmental Planning Officer will support a full-time postholder with Planning, Licensing and other relevant consultations, whilst also providing specialist support on acoustic, air quality and land contamination issues.

All officers will provide advice within their areas of expertise to residents, businesses and other stakeholders and assist council colleagues and partner agencies achieve their aims (e.g. Planning, Empty Homes and Licensing, etc.).

Ideally, you will have previous experience of working in a local government enforcement environment, which will include a working knowledge in the practical application of relevant legislation. Your abilities will include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with residents, businesses and colleagues as well as a range of related agencies.

In return we can offer you a generous reward package, including hybrid and flexible working and relevant training and support.

If you feel you have the necessary qualities for one of our roles then please visit our website for further information about each role and to apply Basildon Council job vacancies and careers information - Basildon. We look forward to receiving your application.

For any enquiries, please contact Martin.Howlett@basildon.gov.uk, Manager of Environmental Health.

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you would like to be part of Basildon’s success, please attach and submit your CV and covering letter detailing how you demonstrate the requirements of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note:

Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its’ commitment, while implementing a range of policies to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation across all departments.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive recruitment, encouraging applications from disabled people and we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We value the diversity of our community and aim to have a workforce that reflects this. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and identities, and are particularly keen to hear from underrepresented groups.

We are proud holders of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award, demonstrating our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and aligning with the values of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All offers of employment are subject to pre employment checks and clearance.

Please note, if you do not have access to a desktop to apply- computers are available in the Job Centre, Library or our own Customer Service Centre.

Applicants with a hearing or speech impairment can contact us using the Text Relay Service. Dial 18001 followed by the full telephone number as above. Calls are charged at your telecommunications provider's standard rate.

If you have any queries regarding this or any of our roles, please contact Human Resources 01268 208242 or human.resources@basildon.gov.uk.

Good Luck with Your Application.