Planning Enforcement Officer

Job Description:

A client within the Public Sector based in North Warwickshire is currently recruiting for a Planning Enforcement Officer to join their Development Control 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 in a planning enforcement environment.

The Role
The key purpose of the role is to contribute to the Council’s duties in respect of enforcement matters under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, associated legislation, and the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003. This includes investigating breaches of planning control, managing enforcement cases, and ensuring compliance with statutory processes.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Investigating and resolving alleged breaches of planning control and unauthorised developments.
• Preparing and issuing Planning Contravention Notices, Enforcement Notices and other formal notices.
• Preparing written statements and presenting expert evidence at hearings, public inquiries, and court proceedings.
• Advising members of the public, developers, and Councillors on planning enforcement matters.
• Monitoring compliance with Section 106 agreements and planning conditions.
• Maintaining accurate electronic records and reports on enforcement activities.

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

• Experience of working within a local authority planning or enforcement environment.
• A relevant planning qualification (or working towards one) or related professional qualification.
• A full, valid driving licence and access to transport for work purposes.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Strong investigative and communication skills, with the ability to present evidence clearly and confidently.
• Experience conducting interviews in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE).
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Knowledge of current planning legislation and enforcement procedures.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering £35 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £28 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed)
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, 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 and planning-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 these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.