Senior Enforcement Officer (Hybrid)

Senior Enforcement Officer (Hybrid) needed, £35.34ph PAYE – Reference: OR19261

On site and office 2 days per week

Senior Enforcement Officer to join office in Shepton Mallet.

Working through enforcement cases, undertaking investigations and taking enforcement action as necessary.

• Investigate complaints regarding breaches of planning control.
• Conduct site visits to assess compliance with planning permissions.
• Prepare and serve enforcement notices and other legal documents.
• Provide advice and guidance to the public, developers, and other stakeholders on planning enforcement matters.
• Maintain accurate records of enforcement actions and investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for planning committees.
• Represent the council at planning appeals, public inquiries, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with other departments and external agencies to resolve planning issues.
• Monitor development sites to ensure compliance with planning conditions.
• Mentor and support junior planning enforcement staff.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of planning enforcement policies and procedures.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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