Planning Enforcement Team Leader 5277727

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government consultancy is seeking a Planning Enforcement Team Leader to oversee a team dealing with breaches of planning control. The candidate should have prior experience in planning enforcement and be capable of conducting inspections and investigations, alongside report writing. A valid UK Driving Licence is essential to perform the role effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in planning enforcement or determining planning applications.
• Understanding of enforcement legislation and good practice.
• A full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a planning enforcement team.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance.
• Write reports and take enforcement action.

Skills

Planning enforcement

Report writing

Investigations

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Planning Enforcement Team Leader
REF: NW Leicestershire 5277727
Pay rate: £33.00 per hour PAYE
Contract Type: Temporary, anticipated 2 to 3 months
Working Arrangement: Office based and around the local area.
A current full UK Driving Licence.

In order to apply for this role you will have previous experience of planning enforcement or alternatively have experience of determining planning applications. A current full UK Driving Licence is also essential. You will have enough experience to work as Team Leader.

Role

On behalf of a local council, we are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to lead a local authority Enforcement Team. Day to day you will be the team leader for a planning enforcement team and carry out duties in relation to breaches of planning control, monitoring planning conditions and unauthorised developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support a team of Enforcement Officers to deliver high-quality services
• Undertake inspections and other monitoring visits to assess compliance with relevant legislation
• Investigate alleged breaches of legislation
• Write reports relating to planning investigations, draft formal notices and update computer records
• Take appropriate enforcement action against those failing to comply with relevant legislation
• Represent the Council at enforcement appeals, public inquiries and in court when necessary
• Respond to all service requests within the remit of the work of the team
• Provide advice and guidance as the Team Leader

What the client is looking for

• Previous experience of enforcement, planning enforcement or alternatively have experience of determining planning applications and be able to demonstrate experience of associated enforcement issues
• A current full UK Driving Licence
• Evidence of knowledge and awareness of enforcement legislation including Planning Legislation and good practice guidance
• Experience of implementing and enforcing legislation
• Evidence of effectively undertaking both inspections, investigations and enforcement action
• Report writing experience

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Job Ref: NW Leicestershire 5277727

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