Planning Enforcement Officer

Summary: The Planning Enforcement Officer role involves managing a diverse caseload of planning enforcement complaints for a public sector organization in the West Midlands. The position requires conducting investigations, negotiating outcomes, and ensuring compliance with planning law. The role is hybrid, allowing for both office and remote work, and is contracted for five months. Candidates should possess relevant experience and strong communication skills to effectively handle sensitive situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a varied caseload of planning enforcement complaints
• Investigating breaches, reviewing existing investigation progress, agreeing next steps and progressing cases effectively
• Undertaking site inspections, reviewing plans and legal documents, assessing planning history and relevant planning law
• Keeping clear, accurate case records and maintaining high quality documentation
• Prioritising workloads and negotiating pragmatic solutions to deliver timely outcomes
• Communicating effectively with alleged offenders, complainants, councillors, internal colleagues and partner agencies
• Writing clear letters and reports, and drafting/serving notices where appropriate
• Preparing evidence packs for prosecution, where required
• Conducting interviews under caution, as required
• Attending urgent site visits at short notice

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in planning enforcement casework (ideally within local government/public sector)
• Strong working knowledge of planning law, enforcement processes and evidence standards
• Confident communicator with a professional, calm approach in sensitive situations
• Strong report writing and letter drafting skills
• Able to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records
• Full UK driving licence and ability to attend site visits at short notice

Salary (Rate): £45 per hour

City: West Midlands

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other