Full Description
Our client is a local authority based in Somerset and they are seeking a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer for a contract role.
The role plays a crucial role responsible for undertaking; coordinating, responding and prioritising enforcement and compliance activities within the Development Management directorate. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with planning regulations and addressing breaches of planning control for the more complex cases across Somerset.
Responsibilities include:
• 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
• Represent the council at planning appeals, public inquiries, and court proceedings.
It will initially run until the end of Jan 2025 but is expected to be extended beyond this. Our client is offering £43.00 p/h inside IR35 and they offer hybrid working.
Please contact us for a full JD.