Interim Planning Enforcement Officer

4 weeks ago


Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Triumph Consultants Ltd Full time
Job Title: Interim Legal Officer

We are seeking an experienced Interim Legal Officer to join our team at Triumph Consultants Ltd.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating alleged breaches of planning control in accordance with the adopted policies and procedures of the Council.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Conduct investigations into alleged breaches of planning control, including paper, computer, and on-site investigations and monitoring.
  2. Prepare written reports to Committee or the Head of Planning Services / Planning Development Manager as appropriate, with recommendations on cases and performance.
  3. Implement decisions to take enforcement action or to prosecute under the Planning Acts, by preparing and serving the appropriate Notices in association with the Council's legal section.
  4. Advise both complainants and persons being complained about as to the progress of investigations and actions to be taken, in accordance with adopted performance targets.
  5. Monitor premises where the breach occurring is outside normal office hours, such as restaurants and takeaways.
  6. Carry out proactive monitoring to ensure that conditions attached to planning permissions have been complied with, and take action as appropriate.
  7. Deal with appeals against enforcement notices, including appearance at hearings and public inquiries when required.
  8. Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date records of all activities of the enforcement team, including time, travel, and financial information.
  9. Provide advice to Members, complainants, the public, and other staff in the department on particular or general enforcement issues.
  10. Prepare publicity material on enforcement procedures and performance, and on cases that end up in Court, in association with the Council's Communications Manager.
Requirements:
  1. GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent skill level in English and Maths.
  2. Minimum of 12 months recent experience in a similar role, or context, and ideally within a public sector organisation.
  3. Recent experience of dealing first-hand with members of the public/customers, handling complaints, and solving problems.
  4. Experience of working in a planning department or public service field, particularly a local authority.
  5. Experience of collating evidence to prepare cases.
  6. Experience of keeping written, electronic, and photographic records.
  7. Experience in an investigative role.
  8. Experience of writing letters and drafting reports.
  9. Good organisational skills, plus the ability to be flexible, meet tight deadlines, and experience of managing a personal caseload.
  10. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft packages or equivalent.

A full UK driving licence is required for this role.



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