Senior Enforcement Officer

3 months contract with local authority

• Drafting written evidence for planning and enforcement appeals and related matters
  


• Presenting evidence at public inquiries, informal hearings, and court hearings
  


• Monitoring breaches of planning control, planning obligations, and agreements
  


• Investigating reported breaches of planning control, including changes of use, gypsy incursions, works to protect trees, works to listed buildings, and breaches of advertising regulations
  


• Obtaining evidence and preparing statements for prosecutions in compliance with relevant areas of law
  


• Responding to complainants, lawyers, agents, Councillors, and landowners regarding apparent breaches of planning control
  

• Knowledge of planning laws and regulations
  


• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  


• Ability to conduct investigations and gather evidence
  


• Experience in presenting evidence at public inquiries and court hearings
  


• Ability to work effectively with complainants, lawyers, agents, Councillors, and landowners