Overview
Enforcement Team Leader role at Enfield Council.
We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and experienced officer to step into the role of Enforcement Team Leader. This is a key leadership position where you’ll work in partnership with an existing Enforcement Team Leader, jointly managing the Planning Enforcement team.
Responsibilities
* Co-lead a team of planning enforcement officers, sharing responsibility for resourcing, case management, decision making, performance, and development.
* Manage complex and high-profile planning enforcement cases across a range of planning issues.
* Provide expert advice to officers, executive and senior managers, councillors, and stakeholders.
* Represent the Council at planning enforcement appeals, inquiries, and court proceedings, acting as expert witness.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement in planning enforcement practices.
About Enfield Council
Enfield Council is a bold, ambitious, and forward-thinking authority committed to creating a borough that is inclusive, sustainable, and thriving. We are proud of our proactive approach to regeneration, housing delivery, and environmental protection—and planning enforcement plays a vital role in making that vision a reality.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong experience in planning enforcement, including case management, appeals and legal proceedings.
* A collaborative leadership style and commitment to team development and continuous improvement.
* In-depth expert knowledge of planning legislation and enforcement policy.
* Proven ability to work constructively with ward councillors and MPs to support local residents with their planning-related concerns.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Contact Details
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Su Whybrow on 020 8132 2769 for an informal discussion. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andy Kingsbury, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 078 5976 or andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk
Notes
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Why it’s great to work for Enfield Council
* An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service, plus eight public holidays and an extra day off at Christmas.
* A blend of remote and office-based working for most roles.
* Interest-free season ticket loan.
* Career development and learning opportunities from a range of training courses and learning methods.
* Employee Assistance Programme for advice and counselling services for staff and their families.
* Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
* 1 month’s paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers in Children’s Social Care.
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