Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

Location: West Midlands
Rate: £45 per hour
Contract: 3 Months ongoing

Spencer Clarke Group are working with a local authority to appoint an Interim Senior Planning Enforcement Officer.

This is a key role within a busy Planning Enforcement function, managing a varied caseload and supporting service delivery across the wider Development Management team. The post will involve regular site work, investigation, report writing and engagement with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of planning enforcement investigations from enquiry to resolution
• Gathering and evaluating evidence, carrying out site inspections and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing clear written reports and recommendations for delegated decisions and formal action
• Supporting enforcement appeals, where required, attendance at hearings, inquiries and court-related activity
• Providing professional planning enforcement advice across the service
• Supporting service improvements, procedures and consistent ways of working

About you:

• Strong background in local authority planning enforcement (or closely aligned development management enforcement work)
• Confident handling complex investigations and drafting robust reports
• Comfortable with site-based work and stakeholder management, including difficult conversations
• Able to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment

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