I'm currently working with a highly regarded District Council in Leicestershire who are looking to appoint an experienced Planning Enforcement Team Leader on an initial 3-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension. This is an opportunity that won't stay available for long. The council is ideally looking for someone who can start within the next 1-2 weeks and join a well-established, supportive Enforcement team with exceptionally low staff turnover.
What makes this role stand out?
- Stable and collaborative team environment
- Contractors are genuinely valued and treated as part of the team
- Low turnover and strong staff retention
- Flexible hybrid working - approximately one day per week in the office/site visits
- Long-term contract potential
The Role:
You'll play a key role within the Development Management Enforcement Team, managing a varied caseload and helping to deliver effective planning enforcement across the district.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervise the staff and work of the Planning Enforcement team, ensuring that work is properly distributed, checked and correct and that deadlines are met.
- Have a caseload of more complex planning enforcement cases, and to undertake inspections and other monitoring visits to assess compliance with relevant legislation.
- Take appropriate enforcement action against those failing to comply with relevant legislation by serving Enforcement Notices, Tree Preservation Orders and other statutory notices.
- Represent the Council at enforcement appeals, public inquiries and in court when necessary.
- If needed, attend the Council's Planning Committee, public meetings and liaison committee meetings including meetings outside normal office hours as may be required
- Be responsible for working within the requirements of the Local Enforcement Plan and review and update the document as and when required
- Based in the East Midlands - the job will involve a minimum of one day a week visiting sites around the local authority and a minimum of one day a week in the office
What You'll Bring:
- Previous Planning Enforcement experience within a local authority setting
- Strong knowledge of current planning legislation, policy and guidance
- Experience dealing with planning appeals and enforcement cases
- A planning-related qualification (degree, postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Contract Details:
- Role: Planning Enforcement Team Leader
- Location: Leicestershire
- Working Pattern: Hybrid
- Hours: 36.25 p/w
- Rate: £48.00 - £51.00 per hour (Umbrella)
- Duration: Initial 3 months with strong extension prospects
If you're considering your next contract and would like to join a council where contractors are genuinely appreciated and supported, I'd be keen to speak with you.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, Please click apply, or get in contact with me on stephen@park-avenue.co.uk or 07561 806032 / 020 3976 1521.
Please note: Not all roles are advertised. I am working with numerous Local Authorities across the region who require contractors from entry-level to senior positions within Development Management, Planning Enforcement & Policy Teams. I would be more than happy to have a conversation about additional roles which may suit your experience.
Steve
