One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Heritage Enforcement Officer. This is a temporary contract for 4 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance.
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
The post holder will work closely with a range of stakeholders, notably the Building Preservation Trust, to promote and facilitate the conservation of the city’s historic environment. This will be achieved by fostering a relationship with property and land owners to improve and secure their heritage assets and, where necessary, undertake enforcement action under the planning acts.
Duties and Responsibilities
* To provide sound advice in respect of enforcement and planning law, policy and guidance, following standard procedures, best practice and corporate objectives.
* To critically appraise and recommend decisions on formal applications and enforcement complaints under planning and associated legislation (including those relating to listed buildings, conservation areas, tree preservation orders, advertisements, hazardous substances etc), together with any plans or supporting documentation supplied, to ensure compliance with appropriate legislation and approved policies.
* To support and where instructed, undertake the necessary enforcement actions, including but not limited to, the serving of Section 215 Notices, Planning Contravention Notices, Stop Notices, Enforcement Notices, Breach of Condition Notices and Inj...