Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

Job Description Location: Shropshire Hybrid Working Pay: £32.54 per hour PAYE Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: 3-month rolling contract Hybrid: Predominantly remote 1 office day per week (Thursday) Site Visits: Required Driving: Full driving licence and access to own vehicle essentialWe are recruiting for an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to join a busy Planning Enforcement and Development Management service in Shropshire.

This is a senior-level position requiring someone who can confidently manage their own complex planning enforcement caseload , provide specialist advice and support colleagues across the wider enforcement service. The team handles more than 500 planning enforcement cases each year , ranging from significant unauthorised developments to smaller technical breaches.### The RoleYou will take responsibility for planning enforcement cases from initial investigation through to resolution and formal action where necessary.

Key responsibilities will include

Managing a varied and complex planning enforcement caseloadInvestigating alleged breaches of planning controlEvaluating evidence and determining appropriate enforcement actionProviding specialist professional and technical planning enforcement adviceLiaising with internal departments, external agencies and other stakeholdersPreparing detailed reports and recommendations for delegated decisionsIdentifying appropriate remedial action where development does not comply with approved plans, conditions or relevant requirementsPreparing and presenting reports to Planning CommitteeAttending court hearings, public inquiries and other formal proceedingsPreparing and presenting evidenceSupporting planning enforcement appealsUndertaking site inspections across the countyMaintaining accurate case information on Development Management systemsSupporting improvements to planning enforcement procedures and service deliveryThe Council specifically requires the postholder to undertake case management, evaluate evidence, prepare recommendations and attend committees, court hearings and public inquiries where required.### Senior ResponsibilitiesThis isn't just a standard Enforcement Officer position.

The successful candidate will also support the Principal Planning Enforcement Officer and provide guidance across the wider service. The full specification includes line-management support for enforcement and technical support officers , monitoring individual and team performance and contributing to projects and service improvement.### About YouWe are particularly interested in candidates who have: Significant experience within Planning Enforcement Strong knowledge of planning legislation and Development Management Experience managing complex enforcement investigations Ability to assess evidence and determine appropriate enforcement action Experience preparing enforcement reports and recommendations Confidence dealing with difficult or contentious cases Experience with planning appeals, hearings, inquiries and/or court proceedings Strong report-writing and communication skills Experience advising a range of internal and external stakeholders Ability to work independently and manage a demanding caseload Previous senior, supervisory or mentoring experience would be advantageous Local authority Planning Enforcement experience would be highly desirable Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle ### Working ArrangementsThe role is predominantly remote , with one office day per week on Thursdays , alongside site visits as required.

The Council's substantive JD lists the primary base as the Guildhall, Shrewsbury , with regular home working. It also confirms that having a suitable vehicle available for work is a condition of the role.£32\.54 PAYE per hour \| 37 hours \| 3\-month rolling contract \| HybridIf you're an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Officer, Planning Enforcement Officer or Enforcement Planner looking for your next contract, please apply with your latest CV.

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