Site Monitoring Officer

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We currently have an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our innovative Planning Service to be part of the Development Management Planning Monitoring Enforcement team as a Site Monitoring Officer on a part time basis.

The role principally involves the proactive monitoring and reporting of the compliance of minerals and waste sites with their respective planning permission(s) as well as assisting with the authority’s planning enforcement functions including the gathering and presentation of evidence.

Some of the country’s largest quarries are in Derbyshire that produce a range of minerals and the County’s central location means that it is well placed to serve the waste industry, which has seen this sector investing in cutting edge technology within Derbyshire to help grow the circular economy for waste materials. 

As one of the leading Minerals and Waste Planning Authorities in the Country, the Planning Service works closely with the minerals and waste industry through the development management process to achieve added value outcomes for the community and environment.

The Authorities proactive Planning Monitoring and Enforcement role is essential to achieving its objectives, ensuring that permitted minerals and waste developments continue to operate in accordance with their permission(s), maintaining its close relationship with minerals and waste operators, and its ability quickly identify and resolve future issues.  

Key Responsibilities

• To proactively monitor the compliance of planning conditions for minerals and waste sites across the County.

• Undertake site monitoring inspections and evidence gathering and produce monitoring reports.

• Monitoring compliance with planning conditions and approved plans.

• Manage and undertake the schedule of site monitoring and the monitoring fees.

• To assist in the investigation of complaints of unauthorised development or breaches of conditions relating to County Matter and County Development.

• To produce and maintain all forms of accurate documentary information of any breach of planning control that can be relied on as accurate evidence.

• Establishing and maintaining close liaison on enforcement and related issues with operators, members of the public, Parish/Town Councils, elected Members and other bodies/authorities in the pursuit of complaints/investigations.

• Attend Quarry / Waste Liaison meetings as necessary.

 What Skills and experience do you need to have:

The role will require making and maintaining good working relationships with minerals and waste operators, members of the public and Council representatives for this you will need to have experience of working within a customer focused environment and be confident in dealing with people to ensure that a good quality customer service is provided.

You will be required to have A good level of education including GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English Language and have excellent IT skills.

You will need to have experience of working to and meeting targets and deadlines including the production of reports.

Whilst not essential, some experience of working in the minerals and or waste sector and planning regulatory system would be beneficial to the role.

You will have the ability and willingness to travel across the County to undertake outdoor monitoring visits and investigate complaints.

These lists are not exhaustive, take a look at our comprehensive job profile for more detail.

Support & Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme (25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
• & much more

To find out more about our Planning Service visit; www.derbyshire.gov.uk/planningservicesrecruitment 

Provisional Closing Date: 15 December 2025 

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us!

By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.