Senior Enforcement Officer (Planning)

Description

Senior Enforcement Officer (Planning)

Rate: £35.76 per hour

Contract: Temporary, until December 2025

Location: LE67

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority for a Senior Enforcement Officer (Planning) to join their Planning & Development Team on a temporary basis until the end of December 2025.

In this role, you will:

Investigate alleged breaches of planning control, including monitoring planning conditions and unauthorised developments.

Undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to assess compliance with legislation.

Write reports, draft formal notices, and maintain accurate records.

Take appropriate enforcement action against those failing to comply with planning legislation.

Represent the authority at enforcement appeals, public inquiries and in court as required.

Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.

Support the monitoring and compliance of Section 106 agreements.

Offer day-to-day supervision and leadership to the planning enforcement team.Requirements:

Previous experience in enforcement, planning enforcement, or determining planning applications.

Strong knowledge of planning and enforcement legislation.

Proven experience of inspections, investigations, and taking enforcement action.

Excellent report writing skills.

Full UK driving licence.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced enforcement professional to take on a senior role within a busy local authority team.

To apply or find out more, please contact George Westhead at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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