Senior Enforcement Officer (Planning)

Job Description:

Senior Enforcement Officer (Planning)
Rate: £35.76 per hour
Contract: Temporary, until December 2025
Location: LE67
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority for a Senior Enforcement Officer (Planning) to join their Planning & Development Team on a temporary basis until the end of December 2025.
In this role, you will:

• Investigate alleged breaches of planning control, including monitoring planning conditions and unauthorised developments.
• Undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to assess compliance with legislation.
• Write reports, draft formal notices, and maintain accurate records.
• Take appropriate enforcement action against those failing to comply with planning legislation.
• Represent the authority at enforcement appeals, public inquiries and in court as required.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Support the monitoring and compliance of Section 106 agreements.
• Offer day-to-day supervision and leadership to the planning enforcement team.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in enforcement, planning enforcement, or determining planning applications.
• Strong knowledge of planning and enforcement legislation.
• Proven experience of inspections, investigations, and taking enforcement action.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced enforcement professional to take on a senior role within a busy local authority team.
📩 To apply or find out more, please contact George Westhead at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed)  or email (url removed)