Enforcement Team Leader in Liverpool

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

• Provide strong management lead to the Planning Enforcement team and expertise in planning enforcement.
• Deliver the local Enforcement Plan and key priorities for the Planning Enforcement team.
• Lead, supervise, co‑coordinate and provide expert advice in relation to the enforcement of planning control to provide a modern, customer‑focused, business friendly service.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in Town Planning, experience of presenting evidence, strong leadership skills, proven negotiation skills and a great record in managing performance.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct statutory powers of enforcement and planning control, including investigating complaints, monitoring development and liaising with other regulatory bodies.
• Manage and lead the enforcement team within the service, providing strong leadership and direction with a focus on performance.
• Draft and agree a Local Enforcement Plan with stakeholders and regularly update this. Ensure the plan reflects evolving council priorities and establishes the most important tasks and service standards for enforcement.
• Implement the Local Enforcement Plan, ensuring the team focuses on the priorities this sets out and meets the relevant targets and timescales for dealing with enforcement complaints and enquiries.
• Give expert advice on enforcement of planning control, including breach of control, assessment of ‘harm’ in planning terms (taking into account all national and locally adopted policy and guidance); options for any appropriate remedial action and the most expedient action in the event of non‑compliance with legal notices.

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) – option to purchase further days.
• Agile working (role dependent) – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working.
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme.
• Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high‑quality learning.
• Health and well‑being – offering including Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family‑friendly policies with enhanced leave.
• Discounted Gym Memberships.
• Employee Volunteering Scheme.
• Medicash.

For more information and to apply please visit our recruitment platform via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 31st July 2026

Shortlisting date: week commencing Monday 3rd August 2026

Interview date: week commencing Monday 10th August 2026 (face‑to‑face)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

For full details on our Equal Opportunities commitment, Guaranteed Interview Scheme, reasonable adjustments, and right to work and visa sponsorship requirements (including links to Home Office guidance), please click ‘Apply’ to view the complete vacancy information on the Liverpool City Council recruitment page.