Senior Planning Enforcement

2 weeks ago


Guildford, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer - South-East Local Authority £38 PAYE / £45 Umbrella (Inside IR35)36 hours per week6-month rolling contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to join a South‑East based Local Authority within their Planning & Development service. This is a specialist role requiring someone confident in managing complex and contentious enforcement cases, acting as the main point of contact for customers, and delivering a high‑quality, compliant enforcement service. You'll work independently, handling investigations, inspections, enforcement appeals, and representing the authority at hearings, inquiries, and court where necessary. This is an excellent opportunity for an established specialist to support a proactive development management function and contribute to wider service improvements. Responsibilities Manage a caseload of complex and sensitive planning enforcement cases from initial investigation through to resolution. Act as the single point of contact for customers on contentious matters, maintaining high‑quality communication and service standards. Prepare statements, evidence, and documentation for enforcement appeals; represent the authority at written reps, hearings, and inquiries. Attend court when required and support legal processes associated with enforcement action. Provide technical oversight and functional guidance to caseworkers and customer services teams. Contribute to policy development, service review, and corporate/community project work. Maintain accurate case records and ensure all systems are updated in line with data protection principles. Collaborate effectively with internal teams, Members, partners, and external stakeholders. Keep up to date with relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice in planning enforcement. Occasional out‑of‑hours work may be required. Requirements Strong knowledge and experience of planning enforcement within a local authority environment. Good understanding of relevant planning legislation, regulations, and enforcement procedures. Experience managing complex or contentious cases and presenting evidence at appeals and/or court. Confident in providing specialist advice and functional guidance to colleagues. Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and manage cases to conclusion. Excellent communication, report writing, and customer‑facing skills. Educated to A‑Level/NVQ3 or equivalent (Degree desirable). Experience using planning and enforcement systems (desirable). Contact To apply or find out more, please contact James at Service Care Solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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