Planning Enforcement Lead Officer

A client within the Public Sector based in North Northamptonshire is currently recruiting for a Lead Planning Enforcement Officer to join their Planning Enforcement Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority planning enforcement environment.

The Role
The key purpose of the role is to support the Head of Development Management and Enforcement by leading on all planning enforcement functions, ensuring effective investigation of breaches of planning control and maintaining public confidence in the planning system.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Leading and managing the planning enforcement function, including supervision and mentoring of 3–6 enforcement officers
• Managing a personal caseload of complex and high-profile planning enforcement cases
• Investigating alleged breaches of planning control, including site inspections, research, consultation and assessment
• Preparing and issuing enforcement notices, written reports and case closure documentation
• Representing the Council at hearings, public inquiries and court as an expert planning witness

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require the following essential qualifications and experience:

• A relevant degree (or equivalent qualification) leading to eligibility for Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience of working within a local authority planning enforcement environment
• In-depth knowledge of the English Planning System, planning legislation and enforcement procedures

The below skills and experience would be beneficial for the role:

• Experience of line management, mentoring and staff development
• Strong report writing, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience of legal proceedings, enforcement appeals and court representation

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £55 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approximately £40 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amelia.krzysztofik@servicecare.org.uk or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

If this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward this advert to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.