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This job is no longer availableLocation: East London/Hybrid
Rate: 35.00 per hour umbrella
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Planning Enforcement Officer to join a Local Authority in East London. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing a diverse caseload of planning enforcement breaches, utilising your expertise in navigating the intricacies of planning regulations and legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a busy and varied caseload of different types of planning enforcement breaches.
- Conduct thorough investigations, site visits, and assessments against relevant laws and regulations.
- Make recommendations based on your findings.
- Serve enforcement notices and provide evidence of notices personally served.
- Write appeal statements and represent the Council at hearings, inquiries, or court proceedings.
- Provide assistance, advice, and support to team members.
- Respond to public inquiries, Councillor queries, and MP complaints.
- Recent experience in managing a busy caseload of planning enforcement breaches.
- Extensive knowledge of the planning system, legislation, regulations, and policy guidance.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle competing priorities.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills for dealing with various stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain clear and accurate records that can be used as evidence.
