Senior Planning Enforcement Officer
Hertfordshire
£43-44 per hour guide
Initial 3 Month Contract
Job Ref - 66991
My Local Authority Client in Hertfordshire is looking to source an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Specialist to join their Planning Department.
The Role
* Manage a caseload of complaints about alleged breaches of planning control. This involves investigation and assessment, site visits where required, associated administrative tasks, carrying out consultations and negotiations with interested parties, and where necessary, leading recommendations to senior officers and legal advisors as to the appropriate course of action.
* Lead on enforcement appeals, acting as the key planning enforcement contact with the Planning Inspectorate, preparing and coordinating written submissions and representations made on behalf of the Council.
* Attend and promote the Council's planning services at decision‑making committees, meetings, working groups, boards and external events where representation in respect of enforcement and monitoring matters is required (e.g., liaison group meetings, appeal hearings, public inquiries and Examinations in Public).
The successful candidate must have previous Planning Enforcement experience within a UK local authority, excellent communication skills and should feel comfortable working independently and in a team with support from Development Management and Legal Officers within the authority.
Hybrid working offered, ideally 1 day office & site presence needed per week, but there may be flexibility.
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