Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Planning Enforcement Officer to assist a LPA with both a caseload of work and assisting the existing Team Leader with daily management of the team.
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This is a senior role combining both management responsibilities and an active enforcement caseload. You will be responsible for supervising and mentoring enforcement officers whilst managing complex and high-profile planning enforcement investigations.
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The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with planning legislation, protecting the built and natural environment, and delivering positive outcomes for local communities.
Key Responsibilities Leadership and Team Management\n
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- Lead, supervise and support a team of Planning Enforcement Officers.
- Allocate workloads and monitor performance across the enforcement team.
- Provide mentoring, coaching and professional development to team members.
- Ensure enforcement cases are managed effectively and within agreed service standards.
- Assist in developing service improvements, procedures and enforcement best practice.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to officers, managers and elected members.
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Planning Enforcement\n
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- Manage a personal caseload of complex and sensitive enforcement investigations.
- Investigate alleged breaches of planning control, including: \n
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- Unauthorised development.
- Breaches of planning conditions.
- Unauthorised changes of use.
- Listed building and conservation area breaches.
- Advertisement and signage offences.
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- Conduct site inspections and gather evidence.
- Assess breaches and determine the most appropriate course of action.
- Negotiate voluntary compliance where appropriate.
- Prepare and serve: \n
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- Planning Contravention Notices (PCNs).
- Enforcement Notices.
- Breach of Condition Notices.
- Stop Notices.
- Section 215 Notices.
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- Prepare reports, witness statements and supporting evidence for appeals, hearings and court proceedings.
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If you have worked a similar role to this in the past, you will know what this sort of thing intails. Perhaps this could be a great chance to step up too? Or make a sideway step in to something you're familar with.
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I am also looking for a Senior and Team Leader within Enforcement so if this sort of work appeals to you more please do still apply and I will reach out.
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I look forward to hearing from you.
Senior/ Principal Planning Enforcement Officer in Cambridge employer: Oyster Partnership
As a leading social housing provider, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to make a tangible impact in the community. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork. Located in London, our hybrid working arrangements provide flexibility while you lead critical projects that enhance fire safety and improve residents' lives.
