Planning Enforcement Officer (Planning)

i-Jobs; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to investigate planning control breaches, draft enforcement notices, and represent the Council in appeals. The role requires excellent communication skills and relevant experience in public service. This is a contract position for 4+ months with a pay rate of GBP45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in investigating planning breaches or enforcement-related work.
• Knowledge of complaint investigations and interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints about alleged breaches of planning control.
• Draft and serve enforcement notices.
• Prepare written statements and represent the Council in appeals.

Skills

Communication

Evidence Gathering

Investigative Skills

Education

Qualification in Planning or Enforcement

Job description

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.