Job Title: Planning Enforcement Officer Location: Dorchester Contract Type: Temporary Salary: £16.10 per hour About Us Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, supplying high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions across various departments. We are proud to be an ethical, trustworthy, and caring organisation. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Planning Enforcement Officer to join Dorset Council's Development Management and Enforcement Service. This role plays a vital part in investigating and resolving breaches of planning control, listed building regulations, and tree protection orders. You will work within a supportive team to ensure compliance with planning legislation and contribute to the protection of Dorset's unique natural and built environment. Key Responsibilities Investigate and assess alleged breaches of planning control through research and site visits. Prepare and serve statutory notices, including Enforcement Notices and Planning Contravention Notices. Gather evidence, conduct interviews under PACE, and prepare witness statements. Liaise with internal teams (e.g. Legal, Highways, Environmental Health) and external agencies (e.g. Police, Environment Agency). Provide updates to stakeholders, including elected members and the public. Draft reports for committees and senior officers and contribute to enforcement appeal statements. Support e...