Senior Planning Enforcement Lead (Hybrid)

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to manage a varied caseload of enforcement investigations from initial assessment through to formal action. You will supervise other officers and ensure investigations progress consistently and proportionately.

The role is based at Loxley House, Nottingham, and involves site visits, evidence gathering, notices, and representing the Council at appeals or court proceedings when required.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in planning enforcement or a closely related planning role.
• Strong knowledge of planning law, enforcement procedures, statutory notices and relevant legislation.
• Excellent investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills; able to assess evidence and choose proportionate actions.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and supervise others while progressing cases effectively.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a varied caseload of enforcement investigations from initial assessment to formal action.
• Prepare clear and robust reports, draft and serve statutory notices, and instruct Legal Services.
• Represent the Council at appeals, inquiries and court proceedings where required.
• Contribute to service improvements and development of the Planning Enforcement service.

Skills

Planning enforcement experience

Investigations

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Degree in Town Planning or Urban Planning

RTPI membership desirable

Tools

Planning enforcement software

Job description

Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to manage a varied caseload of enforcement investigations from initial assessment through to formal action. You will supervise other officers and ensure investigations progress consistently and proportionately.

The role is based at Loxley House, Nottingham, and involves site visits, evidence gathering, notices, and representing the Council at appeals or court proceedings when required.