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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in North Yorkshire, are looking for an experienced Senior Enforcement Officer to join their team and play a crucial role in their planning operations.  

Position: Senior Enforcement Officer
Rate: £22.14 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (August 2025) with Possible Extension 

Purpose:

• To deal with all forms of correspondence and enquiries from the public, other Council Services, business groups, Councillors, Members of Parliament and other organisations relating to the enforcement of planning controls.

Key Responsibilities: 

• To undertake investigations of alleged breaches of planning control including out-of-hours inspections, surveys, surveillance, or investigations, researching site histories, and undertaking site inspections, together with the accurate recording of all relevant information on the planning enforcement system.
• To enter into negotiations and or correspondence with transgressors, complainants and other interested parties in an effort to resolve breaches of planning control in line with the Council’s enforcement policy and good practice.
• To be responsible for the drafting of enforcement notices and other notices and other documentation arising from breaches of planning control.
• To assist, where appropriate, planning officers with all types of enforcement appeals including the preparation of appeal statements, proofs of evidence and the giving of evidence at Public Inquires, Hearings and Court proceedings.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Senior Enforcement Officer role or equivalent.
• Extensive experience of planning enforcement work within a council or private sector role including more complex enforcement cases, appeals and prosecutions.
• Proven ability to understand Planning Law and National Planning policies/guidance relating to Planning Enforcement.
• Professional qualification related to the built environment or planning.
• In depth understanding of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Criminal Procedure and Investigation (CPIA) Act, The Human Rights Act, and General Data Protection Regulations.
• Demonstration of knowledge of the planning system and enforcement.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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