Planning Enforcement Officer

I am currently working with a Local Authority based in the beautiful area of Devon who are looking to bring on a contract Enforcement Officer for an initial 12 month period but could roll on longer than this if all goes well!

As an Enforcement Officer within the team, your main duties will be-

• To identify and investigate breaches of all types of planning control sometimes in unfavourable conditions
• To collect evidence through inspections on site (including building sites), surveys, informal and formal interviews and in accordance with the Council's lone working policy
• To undertake formal interviews in accordance with the PACE Act 1984 as required
• To manage a caseload of enforcement complaints
• To undertake consultation with the Senior Enforcement Officer, Planning Officers and Managers in order to make judgements as to the expediency of taking enforcement action in each case
• To draft and serve enforcement notices, prepare reports and provide written evidence for appeals and court proceedings
• To support the Senior Enforcement Officer in presenting enforcement reports to managers and Members

If you are interested in this role, please do not hesitate to contact Conner  Alternatively, you can send your CV to conner.conley@vividresourcing.com