Enforcement Team Leader

Enfield Council; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London seeks a Planning Enforcement Team Leader to co-lead a team of officers, oversee complex case management, and provide expert advice. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in planning enforcement and excellent communication skills. This role promotes team development and requires collaboration with local councillors. Benefits include a competitive pension, flexible working, and extensive leave.

Benefits

Excellent pension through LGPS

Up to 32 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Strong experience in planning enforcement including case management, appeals and legal proceedings.
• Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to team development.
• In-depth knowledge of planning legislation and enforcement policy.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead a team of planning enforcement officers overseeing case management and performance.
• Manage complex planning enforcement cases and provide expert advice.
• Represent the Council in planning enforcement appeals and inquiries.

Skills

Planning enforcement expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

What You’ll Do

Co‑lead a team of planning enforcement officers, sharing responsibility for resourcing, case management, decision making, performance, and development. Manage complex and high‑profile planning enforcement cases across a range of planning issues. Provide expert advice to officers, executive and senior managers, councillors, and stakeholders. Represent the Council at planning enforcement appeals, inquiries, and court proceedings, acting as expert witness. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in planning enforcement practices.

About Enfield Council

Enfield Council is a bold, ambitious, and forward‑thinking authority committed to creating a borough that is inclusive, sustainable, and thriving. We are proud of our proactive approach to regeneration, housing delivery, and environmental protection—and planning enforcement plays a vital role in making that vision a reality.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in planning enforcement, including case management, appeals and legal proceedings.
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to team development and continuous improvement.
• In‑depth expert knowledge of planning legislation and enforcement policy.
• Proven ability to work constructively with ward councillors and MPs to support local residents with their planning‑related concerns.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.

Contact Details

• Su Whybrow – 020 8132 2769 (informal discussion)
• Andy Kingsbury, Senior Recruitment Advisor – 0208 078 5976 or [e-mail]

Benefits

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax‑free bikes for work.
• 1 month’s paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children’s Social Care.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, a second application will not be considered.