Your newpany
Hays are delighted to be supporting a busy local authority to appoint a Planning Enforcement Officer within their Development Management team. This position will be an ongoing temporary contract for a minimum 6 months, with the possibility to extend. You will be working on a hybrid basis from the council's local office 2–3 days per week, whilst also visiting sites throughout the local authority area, so it is important for applicants to live within amutable distance from Glasgow.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and proactive council, where you will play a vital role in protecting the quality of the region by ensuring planning control is maintained and breaches are effectively addressed. Enforcement is central to maintaining public confidence in the planning system and supporting sustainable growth across the area.
Your new role
Working closely with the Development Management team and Enforcement colleagues, you will investigate, address and resolve breaches of planning control across the local authority area.You will manage your own caseload, undertaking site visits, researching planning history, and taking appropriate action to securepliance. This is a varied and oftenplex role,bining proactive investigations with reactive casework, and involving engagement with a wide range of stakeholders.You will be expected to negotiate effectively to resolve issues wherever possible, while also progressing formal enforcement action when required.
Key aspects of the role include:
1. Investigating alleged breaches of unauthorised activities and carrying out site inspections
2. Managing enforcement cases and seeking resolution through negotiation or formal action
3. Preparing reports, notices and evidence for enforcement action, appeals and legal proceedings
4. Acting as a key point of contact for enforcement enquiries from the public and stakeholders
5. Working collaboratively with planning, conservation and other specialist officers
6. Monitoring developments in receipt of planning permission to ensurepliance with approved plans and conditions, including the pursuance of subsequent enforcement action when required
7. Maintaining accurate records and ensuring cases are progressed and closed effectively
8. Assisting in the provision of an effective planning enforcement service which ensures that customer care, quality standards, productivity and performance levels are set and maintained.
What you'll need to succeed
9. A relevant degree or substantial experience in planning enforcement or a related field
10. A solid understanding of the UK planning system and its purpose
11. Strongmunication, negotiation and report-writing skills
12. The ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise effectively
13. Confidence in dealing with challenging situations and stakeholders
14. Amitment to delivering high-quality customer service and achieving positive oues
15. Previous experience within a local authority orpliance-based role, along with knowledge of planning law and procedures, would be advantageous.
16. Full UK driving licence and proximity to Glasgow
What you'll get in return
17. Hybrid working
18. Initial 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
19. Opportunity to contribute to and learn from a high-performing, supportive planning team in central Scotland