Planning Officer

A client within the Public Sector, based in Staffordshire, is currently recruiting for a Planning Officer (Enforcement) to join their Planning Services – 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 provide professional planning and enforcement advice and to recommend decisions on planning enforcement matters in line with Council policy, legislation, and corporate objectives, with a particular focus on delivering the aims of the Enforcement Team.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Providing sound professional advice on planning enforcement, legislation, policy, and guidance
• Investigating and managing a varied caseload of planning enforcement complaints
• Preparing and serving enforcement-related notices including Enforcement Notices, Stop Notices, Breach of Condition Notices, and Planning Contravention Notices
• Preparing reports and presenting recommendations to committees, hearings, inquiries, and the Courts where required
• Undertaking site visits, monitoring breaches, and maintaining accurate records on planning systems

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:
• A relevant degree in Planning (or equivalent)
• Eligibility for chartered membership of the RTPI or a recognised qualification in planning enforcement with substantial enforcement experience
• Demonstrable experience dealing with planning enforcement cases within a local authority
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and work to deadlines
• Experience working with elected Members, developers, agents, and the public

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £54 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) (Approx. £44 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 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.