Principal Enforcement Officer

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Gelligaer; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking a Principal Enforcement Officer to lead investigations and manage a varied caseload within the Planning Services Team. The role involves preparing enforcement notices, prosecutions, and representing the Council at appeals and court proceedings.

We require a Degree or Diploma in Town Planning (Level 6) and at least 2 years of relevant enforcement experience, plus a UK driving licence for site visits.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Town Planning or a related discipline at Level 6.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant enforcement experience.
• Full UK Category B driving licence and vehicle for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation and resolution of complex and high-profile breaches of planning control.
• Prepare enforcement notices and prosecution cases.
• Represent the Council at appeals, inquiries and court proceedings.
• Provide professional support and mentoring to enforcement and planning officers.
• Drive high standards of enforcement practice across the Planning Service.

Skills

Planning enforcement experience

Education

Degree or diploma in Town Planning (Level 6)

Job description

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation. We pay an attractive salary of £44,253- £47,665and offer access to training and development opportunities. Are you an experienced planning enforcement professional looking for an opportunity to lead, influence and make a genuine difference to communities? Do you enjoy investigating complex cases, finding practical solutions and securing positive outcomes? If so, we would like to hear from you. Caerphilly County Borough Council is recognised as one of the best-performing Local Planning Authorities in Wales and is delivering an ambitious regeneration and placeshaping programme. We are seeking a highly motivated and capable Principal Enforcement Officer to join our Planning Services Team. This is a key role within our Planning Enforcement Service. You will lead the investigation and resolution of complex and high-profile breaches of planning control, manage a varied caseload, prepare enforcement notices and prosecution cases, represent the Council at appeals, inquiries and court proceedings, and provide professional support and mentoring to enforcement and planning officers. At Caerphilly, we believe effective planning enforcement is about achieving outcomes. Our approach is founded on the principles of Negotiate, Remediate, Enforce. We prioritise constructive engagement and practical solutions wherever possible, while taking robust and proportionate formal action when it is necessary to protect the public interest and maintain confidence in the planning system. You will work within a supportive and experienced team, helping to shape the future direction of the service, develop junior officers and drive high standards of enforcement practice across the County Borough. We offer:

• A supportive and experienced enforcement team
• Diverse, varied and challenging casework
• Opportunities to lead on complex and high-profile investigations
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• The opportunity to protect and enhance places, communities and the environment across the County Borough
  A Degree or diploma course in Town Planning or a related discipline at Level 6 on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to undertake site inspections and site meetings.
  We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, and staff discount schemes.