Description
The Planning Enforcement Officer / Senior Enforcement Officer - Maternity Cover role is a fixed-term position for 12 months with the possibility of an extension. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of planning enforcement cases, meeting corporate management targets and quality targets, and providing professional recommendations on planning-related matters.
The successful candidate will have sound knowledge of planning legislation, development management processes, national and local planning policy, and the operation of local government. You will have a proven track record of professional achievement within a large and complex organisation and experience supporting the delivery of a high-performing Planning Service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and updating systems and records in relation to casework
- Promoting good customer service in delivering the Planning Enforcement service
- Making informed, professional recommendations on planning-related matters
- Investigating breaches of planning control
- Drafting and serving enforcement notices and other statutory notices
- Preparing prosecution cases and presenting evidence in court
The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to adapt to different audiences and situations, and a clean UK driving license and access to a car for site visits.
In return, we offer a competitive salary of GBP 43,127 - 54,376 per year, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme, and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.