What's involved with this role: Job Title: Principal Enforcement Officer Ref: N Warwickshire 5272741 Pay rate: £23.17 to £24.22 per hour PAYE This role is 30 hours per week - days of work can be discussed and agreed. Hybrid working (office attendance will be required). You must have access to transportation for work purposes and possess a full, valid driving licence. The role: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Enforcement Officer to manage the Council’s daily enforcement responsibilities under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, related legislation, and Anti-Social Behaviour laws. This includes handling enforcement planning applications from start to finish, representing the Council in tribunals as a witness or case lead, and ensuring work meets the Council’s quality standards efficiently and with a focus on customer service. Key Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day enforcement activities, allocating and prioritising investigations, and managing the Senior Enforcement Officer Coordinate service quality initiatives, suggest operational improvements, and report on performance Liaise with Development Control Officers on enforcement-related planning applications and procedures Manage complex enforcement cases, ensuring timely progress following formal notices or actions Investigate unauthorised developments and planning contraventions, preparing evidence and reports Prepare and issue enforcement-related notices and requisitions, including site plans Present evidence at Public Inquiries, tribunals, and court hearings, and conduct interviews under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 Provide clear advice to applicants, agents, and the public on planning enforcement matters Monitor Section 106 Agreements, undertakings, and planning conditions compliance Develop and manage the Senior Enforcement Officer through appraisals and support Investigate cases related to Anti-Social Behaviour and Goods Vehicle Licensing Regulations Maintain accurate records and ensure statutory deadlines and Council policies are met Keep abreast of legislative changes and participate actively in team meetings and corporate initiatives What the client is looking for: Professional Planning Qualification, or actively working towards one Strong experience in planning control, including appeal processes Proven ability to supervise team members effectively Excellent communication skills, including investigative techniques Proficient in PC-based applications Able to produce clear, concise written and verbal reports Resilient under pressure with a track record of meeting deadlines Awareness of broader environmental issues Ability to negotiate alterations to a development proposal Experienced in handling challenging people and situations Confident in building strong working relationships and influencing diverse stakeholders, including councillors, officers, statutory consultees, customers, and local residents Customer-focused with a proactive approach to service improvement Demonstrated competence in accurate record keeping How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. "XI JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.