Planning Enforcement Team Leader
Effective enforcement is crucial to maintain public confidence in the planning system and act against harmful development. We want to find someone to support our existing officers to do just that.
With the growth we are experiencing and expected to further receive with our new local plan, we are looking to appoint a Planning Enforcement Team Leader.
You will lead a dedicated team of professionals to deliver on our enforcement responsibilities.
Responsibilities
* Investigating complaints of unauthorised development and take enforcement action where appropriate.
* Undertake investigations in line with planning enforcement policy.
* Deal with complex enforcement cases and take forward required legal action.
* Review and maintain the Planning Enforcement Policy, supplementary documents and keep up to date with relevant legislation.
* Conduct interviews and administer cautions.
* Prepare and give evidence on behalf of the council in connection with planning enforcement.
Qualifications
* Knowledge of planning enforcement.
* Experience of investigating complicated cases, monitoring sites, serving formal notices and preparing matters for court.
* Team player with excellent communication and negotiating skills.
* Ability to handle complex and sensitive information with respect.
* Experience in shaping service delivery and supporting team objectives.
Position Details
* Scale 6 (£39,862 – £44,075 per annum) + Market Supplement up to £5,000 per annum (Reviewed Annually)
* 37 hours per week
* Permanent
Benefits
* Local Government Pension scheme
* Exciting career opportunities
* Flexible working including flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays
Further details on our benefits can be found on the Employee benefits page.
We also support hybrid working arrangements with a combination of onsite and home working.
Closing date: 31 May 2026
Interview date: 9 June 2026
Equal Opportunity
Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, care leavers and those in the Armed Forces. As a Disability Confident Employer and to show our commitment to Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.
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