I am currently recruiting for a Planning Enforcement Officer to join a major Local Authority in West London. 

My client is looking for someone to deliver a high quality, good value, at speed Planning Enforcement Service ensuring that decision-making is robust, professional and transparent. The objective is to manage a caseload of planning enforcement cases

and correspondence to agreed and identifiable time scales and delivering a well-reasoned officer recommendation which delivers a successful planning enforcement outcome. Duties include investigating alleged breaches of planning control, keeping complainants, offenders, Councillors and other interested parties fully up to date at key stages of the planning enforcement process, negotiating with those responsible for breaches of planning control to achieve a satisfactory resolution and to prepare and present evidence in relation to enforcement appeals.

Local government experience is essential for this position. Candidates should have a good knowledge of planning, enforcement and the preparation of development plan documents or equivalents. You will be a good problem solver, have a clear understanding of IT systems and have well-developed interpersonal skills.

Please do not hesitate to apply!