Planning Enforcement Officer
Location: CV11 5AA
Start date: ASAP
Contract duration: 4+ months
Working hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 36 hours per week
Pay rate: GBP45 per hour
About the Role:
* Investigate complaints about alleged breaches of planning control, conducting site visits and collecting evidence.
* Maintain clear, accurate records and communicate outcomes to complainants and alleged offenders.
* Draft and serve a variety of enforcement notices, including Planning Contravention and Stop Notices.
* Conduct interviews in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) where required.
* Prepare written statements and represent the Council in enforcement appeals, hearings, and court.
* Provide advice to the public, councillors, and colleagues on enforcement matters.
* Support the wider planning team and contribute to service-wide projects and continuous improvement.
Essential Criteria:
* Recent and relevant experience in a local authority or similar public service environment.
* Experience in investigating planning breaches or enforcement-related work.
* Knowledge of complaint investigations, evidence gathering, and interviewing.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of PACE procedures.
* A qualification in planning or enforcement.
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