We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Team Leader with extensive experience in planning enforcement, working for Hackney Council one of Britain's fastest-changing and exciting boroughs.  Reporting to the Enforcement Team Leader, you will assist the Team Leader with the operational responsibility for the Enforcement Team, ensuring that our customers receive an efficient and effective service. 

Our Development Management & Enforcement team provides a number of vital services within the Borough and promotes a culture of positive planning across the Council to maximise the benefits for our residents and businesses.  We are looking to further strengthen our existing teams to maintain a high performing, high morale environment within the Planning Service.  A number of opportunities across the teams are available, all vital to the successful operation of the Development Management and Enforcement function.

You will assist in leading on all matters relating to planning enforcement, statutory functions and prosecutions. You will work with the community to ensure that all needs and requirements are met. This is a position which carries great responsibility but also provides a great deal of freedom for the right applicant.

You will have a relevant qualification in Town Planning (or equivalent) which supports membership of, eligibility for the Royal Town Planning Institute, as well as experience of working at a senior level within Planning Enforcement.

You may be looking for your next career move and a promotion into a more senior role, or a senior officer wanting greater responsibility and delegated powers to determine planning applications, or supervision of more junior members of staff.  

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: 12th 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: