Planning Enforcement Officer

Planning Enforcement Officer

Location: West Midlands
Rate: £40 - 45 per hour
Working Pattern: Hybrid (1 day in the office, 4 days remote)
Contract: 5 - months

Spencer Clarke Group are recruiting for an Interim Planning Enforcement Officer to support a public sector organisation with a busy and varied enforcement caseload.

You will take ownership of live planning enforcement complaints, progress investigations, drive timely outcomes through negotiation and formal action where required.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied caseload of planning enforcement complaints
• Investigating breaches, reviewing existing investigation progress, agreeing next steps and progressing cases effectively
• Undertaking site inspections, reviewing plans and legal documents, assessing planning history and relevant planning law
• Keeping clear, accurate case records and maintaining high quality documentation
• Prioritising workloads and negotiating pragmatic solutions to deliver timely outcomes
• Communicating effectively with alleged offenders, complainants, councillors, internal colleagues and partner agencies
• Writing clear letters and reports, and drafting/serving notices where appropriate
• Preparing evidence packs for prosecution, where required
• Conducting interviews under caution, as required
• Attending urgent site visits at short notice

About you:

• Proven experience in planning enforcement casework (ideally within local government/public sector)
• Strong working knowledge of planning law, enforcement processes and evidence standards
• Confident communicator with a professional, calm approach in sensitive situations
• Strong report writing and letter drafting skills
• Able to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records
• Full UK driving licence and ability to attend site visits at short notice

How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200 or