Full Description
Our client is a Local Authority in Essex seeking to appoint a Planning Enforcement Officer for at least 6 months.
The role is hybrid but given it’s nature you can expect to spend a fair amount of time out in the district carrying out inspections.
You will work as part of the wider Development Management team to investigate breached of planning control. Below is a short summary of some of the key duties in the role:
- Undertake site inspections to identify planning breaches, make detailed notes, take photographs, erect site notices and seek resolution of the identified breach
- Work within the requirements of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)
- Prepare draft Enforcement Notices for the Team Leader to review and to sign, and where necessary, serve Notices when directed.
- Serve any summons or legal document as required, execute warrants and complete all necessary records related to these
- Prepare statements of evidence and instructions to legal services, for the prosecution of the failure to comply with the requirements of any notice where expedient to do so. Give evidence in court as and when required
We are looking for a well established Officer with a proven track record working in Local Authority planning teams.
It is absolutely essential that you are fully up to date with current UK planning issues and government guidance. Good communication skills are critical and ideally you will hold a relevant planning qualification. We need someone who has experience of planning appeals work and being involved with hearings and inquiries.
The rate will be at least £40/hr (inside IR35