Job Description

Heritage Enforcement Officer
Location: Staffordshire
Rate: 40 per hour (PAYE) or 50 per hour Umbrella or Deemed LTD (Inside IR35)
Contract: Initial 6-month contract (likely extension)
A Council based in Staffordshire is seeking an experienced Heritage Enforcement Officer to join their Planning Services team within the Housing, Development & Growth directorate.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact heritage enforcement work, collaborating closely with stakeholders including the Building Preservation Trust and local councillors to protect and conserve the area's historic environment.

• Proactively identify at-risk heritage assets and engage with property owners to secure conservation outcomes.
• Provide expert advice and take formal enforcement action under planning legislation (e.g. Section 215 Notices, Enforcement Notices, Injunctions).
• Work on applications and enforcement complaints relating to listed buildings, conservation areas, TPOs, etc.
• Represent the Council at appeals, hearings, inquiries, and in court as a professional witness.
• Monitor planning conditions and contribute to regeneration programmes involving heritage assets.
• Maintain the enforcement register and planning systems, ensuring accurate and timely updates.

Requirements:

• A degree in a relevant subject and eligibility for RTPI chartered membership or substantial experience in heritage-related planning enforcement.
• Strong understanding of planning law, development management and the relationship with heritage conservation.
• Experience of taking enforcement action on heritage or planning breaches.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a collaborative, proactive mindset.
• Competency in modern ICT systems and the ability to travel efficiently across the borough

If interested please feel free to get in touch on 01772 208967 and ask for James at Service Care or email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk