What's involved with this role: Job Title: Senior Planning Enforcement Specialist Ref: S Hams 5272731 Pay rate: £20.02 to £22.14 per hour PAYE There is an opportunity for a combination of home/office working. Sites visits will need to be carried out in South and West Devon so a full valid Driving Licence and access to a car is required. The role: The Senior Planning Enforcement Officer will support the Business Manager in delivering the Planning Enforcement service by managing, investigating and resolving planning, listed building and tree enforcement inquiries, including preparing and serving statutory notices, followed by monitoring compliance with notices, engaging with the public, and preparing evidence for prosecutions and planning appeals where necessary. The role requires strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills and involves close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities: Providing specialist advice, guidance and work direction to colleagues on more complex cases when necessary Assessing a range of potential planning breaches through desk-based research and site visits Where necessary, engaging and negotiating a resolution of planning breaches Providing clear and impartial advice and responding to queries from a range of stakeholders including elected Members, residents, applicants, agents and developers Producing and presenting clear and accurate reports articulating clearly both the proposal, the key determining issues and setting out appropriate recommendations Drafting Enforcement Notices, Breach of Condition Notices, Planning Contravention Notices and other statutory notices Monitoring Compliance with statutory notices Dealing with planning appeals (including drafting appeal statement) through written representation Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to establish good working relationships and enhance service provision Dealing efficiently and courteously with all enquiries from all stakeholders in relation to ongoing breaches What the client is looking for: Degree in Planning (or equivalent qualification/experience), with exposure to hearings or public inquiries In-depth knowledge of planning legislation, national policy, and current planning reforms Broad experience across planning disciplines, including appeals and enforcement Strong track record of building productive relationships across internal teams and external partners Skilled communicator and negotiator, confident handling conflict and challenging situations Clear, concise report writer with sound judgement and the ability to identify and explain key planning issues Proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to delivering excellent customer service Team player who shares knowledge and supports continuous learning Confident user of Microsoft Office and planning-related ICT systems How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. "XI JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.