Overview
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused Enforcement Investigator to join our Development Management team on a full‑time, 3‑year fixed‑term contract.
Role
* Investigate alleged breaches of planning control and gather evidence.
* Carry out site visits, assess compliance with permissions and enforcement notices, and maintain accurate records.
* Support enforcement action, including preparation of formal notices.
* Assist with planning appeals (including public inquiries), undertake interviews under caution, and support court proceedings by providing witness evidence.
* Liaise with landowners, developers, parish councils, and the public throughout the process, giving advice, gathering information, and communicating outcomes.
Qualifications
* Excellent communicator and negotiator with experience dealing with people.
* Highly organised, able to manage a range of tasks and deadlines, with strong analytical ability.
* Able to explain processes and decisions clearly in written reports and verbally.
* Experience of investigations within a regulatory or legislative framework is desirable.
* Full UK driving licence essential.
* Understanding of the importance of sustaining the National Park’s landscape and heritage.
Benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free parking in our carparks
* Paid time off to volunteer
* Subsidised healthcare scheme
* Commitment to wellbeing
* Great working environment
Equal Opportunity
As an equal opportunities employer, the Lake District National Park Authority is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Contact
For an informal chat and to find out more, please contact Julie Birkett (Planning Manager) at Julie.Birkett@lakedistrict.gov.uk.
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