Senior Enforcement Officer

Brackenberry; Wedmore; On-site; GBP 90,646,000 - 123,984,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry is seeking a Senior Enforcement Officer in Somerset to lead planning enforcement activities. The role covers investigating complex breaches, coordinating site visits, and enforcing planning compliance in line with legislation and local policies.

The position is a 5-month contract, with immediate availability preferred. Applicants should have a degree in Town Planning or related field and proven enforcement experience. DBS/CRB checks may apply depending on client requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related field.
• Proven experience in planning enforcement or a related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of planning legislation and enforcement procedures.
• Knowledge of local and national planning policies.
• Familiarity with the Town and Country Planning Act.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints relating to breaches of planning control.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to assess compliance with planning permissions and conditions.
• Prepare and serve enforcement notices and other legal documents.
• Provide planning enforcement advice and guidance to the public, developers and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations and enforcement actions.

Skills

Planning enforcement

Site inspections

Legal documents

Policy knowledge

Education

Degree in Town Planning / Urban Planning or related field

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Somerset to assist with the appointment of a Senior Enforcement Officer, on a 5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion.

Rate of Pay: £34.34 - £47.48 per hour

Summary

A Senior Enforcement Officer is required to undertake, coordinate and prioritise planning enforcement and compliance activities across Somerset. The role will focus on investigating complex breaches of planning control, conducting site visits, taking appropriate enforcement action and ensuring compliance with planning legislation, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints relating to breaches of planning control.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to assess compliance with planning permissions and conditions.
• Prepare and serve enforcement notices and other legal documents.
• Provide planning enforcement advice and guidance to the public, developers and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations and enforcement actions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related field.
• Proven experience in planning enforcement or a related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of planning legislation and enforcement procedures.
• Knowledge of local and national planning policies.
• Familiarity with the Town and Country Planning Act.
• Understanding of legal processes relating to planning enforcement.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.