Planning Enforcement Team Leader
Location: Rochdale
Grade: Grade 9 plus market supplement (£3,878)
Hours: 37 hours per week (including some evening/weekend work)
We are seeking an experienced and professional Planning Enforcement Team Leader to manage its Enforcement Team within Development Management. This role is central to delivering a high‑quality, performance‑driven planning enforcement service and ensuring compliance with planning legislation and S106 legal agreements.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and resolve complex planning enforcement cases, including unauthorised developments and land use issues
* Investigate breaches of planning control and ensure compliance with permissions and legal agreements
* Prepare evidence, legal notices and prosecution files; represent the business at appeals and court hearings
* Oversee enforcement of S106 agreements and associated financial contributions
* Develop and implement enforcement policies, procedures and performance frameworks
* Manage, support and develop team members, ensuring high performance and compliance with statutory requirements
* Provide expert advice to councillors, stakeholders, developers and the public
* Prepare and present reports to committees, panels and public meetings
* Ensure compliance with legislation, policies and the Code of Conduct
Requirements
You will have significant experience in planning enforcement and proven experience leading and managing a team in a regulatory environment. You will demonstrate sound judgement, a solutions‑focused approach and the ability to manage complex cases effectively.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including elected Members, developers and the public.
* Capacity to represent the business in formal proceedings.
* Strong working knowledge of ICT systems for case management.
Additional Information
* Politically restricted post
* Casual car user allowance payable
* Commitment to safeguarding children, people and vulnerable adults
* Smoke‑free workplace policy applies
* Some evening and out‑of‑hours work required (with appropriate compensation)
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