Planning Enforcement Officer

A client within the public sector based in North Warwickshire is currently recruiting for a Planning Enforcement Officer to join their Development Control / 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
Key purpose of the role:
To support the Council’s statutory duties in relation to planning enforcement under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and associated legislation, managing complex enforcement cases and contributing to service performance, quality standards, and customer-focused outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Investigating alleged breaches of planning control and unauthorised development, taking ownership of complex enforcement cases from start to resolution
• Preparing, issuing, and managing Planning Contravention Notices, Enforcement Notices, Requisitions for Information, and related documentation
• Processing enforcement-related planning applications and monitoring compliance with planning conditions and Section 106 Agreements
• Preparing written evidence and presenting expert testimony at appeals, hearings, public inquiries, and court proceedings
• Conducting interviews in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and liaising with the Council’s Legal Services

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:

• A relevant qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience)
• Significant experience working in a planning enforcement role within a local authority
• A full, valid driving licence and access to transport for work purposes

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Strong knowledge of planning enforcement legislation and procedures
• Experience presenting evidence at appeals, hearings, or court proceedings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently and meet deadlines
• Experience working collaboratively across internal departments

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and is offering £40 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) (approximately £30 per hour PAYE, depending on experience)

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 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, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of their initial probationary period.