Senior Enforcement Officer (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Senior Enforcement Officer to join their office in Shepton Mallet. This full-time hybrid role involves investigating breaches of planning control, conducting site visits, preparing legal documents, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in planning enforcement and strong knowledge of regulations. This position offers a competitive pay of £35.34 per hour on a temporary contract basis. Interested candidates should apply with their CV online or via email with the job reference number.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning enforcement and investigations.
• Strong knowledge of planning regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints regarding breaches of planning control.
• Conduct site visits to assess compliance with planning permissions.
• Prepare and serve enforcement notices and other legal documents.
• Provide advice and guidance on planning enforcement matters.
• Maintain accurate records of enforcement actions and investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports for planning committees.
• Represent the council at planning appeals and inquiries.
• Monitor development sites for compliance.
• Mentor junior planning enforcement staff.
• Contribute to planning enforcement policies.

Job description

Senior Enforcement Officer (Hybrid) needed, £35.34ph

PAYE – Reference: OR19261

On site and office 2 days per week

Senior Enforcement Officer to join office in Shepton Mallet.

Working through enforcement cases, undertaking investigations and taking enforcement action as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints regarding breaches of planning control.
• Conduct site visits to assess compliance with planning permissions.
• Prepare and serve enforcement notices and other legal documents.
• Provide advice and guidance to the public, developers, and other stakeholders on planning enforcement matters.
• Maintain accurate records of enforcement actions and investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for planning committees.
• Represent the council at planning appeals, public inquiries, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with other departments and external agencies to resolve planning issues.
• Monitor development sites to ensure compliance with planning conditions.
• Mentor and support junior planning enforcement staff.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of planning enforcement policies and procedures.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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