Enforcement Team Leader

Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/692/1922

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Working Hours: 35

Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool

Closing Date: 10/07/2026

Job Category: Planning and Building Control

Region / Division: Liverpool

Business Unit: City Development

Job title: Enforcement Team Leader

• The role of Enforcement Team Leader will provide a strong management lead to the Planning Enforcement team and expertise in planning enforcement
• Delivery of the local Enforcement Plan and key priorities for the Planning Enforcement team
• In the role you will be lead, supervise, co-ordinate and provide expert advice in relation to the enforcement of planning control to provide a modern, customer focussed, business friendly service
• Your demonstrable knowledge as an Enforcement Team Leader will include extensive experience in Town Planning, experience of presenting evidence, strong leadership skills. You will also have proven negotiation skills and a great record in managing performance
• The role of Enforcement Team Leader will require you:
• Supervise and direct the statutory powers of enforcement and planning control, including the investigating of complaints, the monitoring of development and liaison 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 this plan reflects evolving council priorities and establishes the most important tasks and service standards for enforcement
• Implement the Local Enforcement Plan ensuring the team focus on the priorities this sets out and meets the relevant targets and timescale for dealing with enforcement complaints and enquiries
• Give expert advice on the enforcement of planning control, including whether there has been a breach of control; an 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 etc

• 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, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• 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 Wellbeing - offer 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

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.