Planning Enforcement Officer

Location: Gloucestershire

Planning Enforcement Officer Midlands £40–£45 per hour Initial 6-Month Contract Flexible Hybrid Working Office Attendance Once per Week/Fortnight A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Planning Enforcement Officer to join its team on an initial 6-month contract.

This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload of planning enforcement matters while assisting the authority in reducing a small existing backlog. The team is well-established and supportive, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced enforcement professional looking for a long-term contract with flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Investigating alleged breaches of planning control. Managing enforcement cases from initial complaint through to resolution. Conducting site visits and gathering evidence where required. Preparing reports, notices and correspondence. Liaising with complainants, developers, legal teams and other stakeholders. Supporting the authority in reducing its existing enforcement backlog. Essential

Experience:

Previous Local Authority Planning Enforcement experience. Strong knowledge of planning legislation and enforcement procedures. Experience managing a varied enforcement caseload independently. Excellent communication and report-writing skills. Desirable

Experience:

Experience preparing and serving enforcement notices. Experience dealing with appeals and complex enforcement investigations. Reach me on wi or call me on