Job Description

My Local Authority client in Devon is looking to source an experienced Planning Enforcement Officer to join their Planning Department on an initial 3-month contract
Job Purpose:
The main responsibilities will be to manage, investigate and resolve planning, listed building and tree enforcement inquiries including preparing and serving statutory notices, followed by monitoring compliance with notices, and where necessary will collate and prepare evidence for prosecutions and planning appeals. Conflict resolution inevitably forms a large part of this role and these skills alongside negotiation skills are essential for this role. In accordance with the Local Enforcement Plan, there is an emphasis on engaging with the public and raising awareness of issues with the public before preceding to any formal action.
This role will work closely with other Officers in the Development Management team as well as internal and external key stakeholders such as elected Members, residents, applicants, agents and developers to establish strong working relationships to enhance service provision.
Role Profile:
Providing specialist advice, guidance and work direction to colleagues on more complex cases when necessary.
Assessing a range of potential planning breaches through desk-based research and site visits.
Where necessary, engaging and negotiating a resolution of planning breaches.
Providing clear and impartial advice and responding to queries from a range of stakeholders including elected Members, residents, applicants, agents and developers.
available upon request.
Hybrid working offered, however some office/site presence is needed/required.
Please call Ben Hitchman on 02393 876027 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
ben.hitchman@carringtonwest.com
planning@carringtonwest.com
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
Senior Planning Enforcement Officer
Devon Posted about 20 hours ago
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