Planning Enforcement Officer (Planning)

Planning Enforcement Officer

Location: CV11 5AA
Start date: ASAP
Contract duration: 4+ months
Working hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 36 hours per week
Pay rate: GBP45 per hour

About the Role:

• Investigate complaints about alleged breaches of planning control, conducting site visits and collecting evidence.
• Maintain clear, accurate records and communicate outcomes to complainants and alleged offenders.
• Draft and serve a variety of enforcement notices, including Planning Contravention and Stop Notices.
• Conduct interviews in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) where required.
• Prepare written statements and represent the Council in enforcement appeals, hearings, and court.
• Provide advice to the public, councillors, and colleagues on enforcement matters.
• Support the wider planning team and contribute to service-wide projects and continuous improvement.

Essential Criteria:

• Recent and relevant experience in a local authority or similar public service environment.
• Experience in investigating planning breaches or enforcement-related work.
• Knowledge of complaint investigations, evidence gathering, and interviewing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of PACE procedures.
• A qualification in planning or enforcement.

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