Senior Planning Enforcement Officer [Stockport Met BC]

• Hourly Rate: £45 per hour
• Location: Stockport, SK1
• Job Type: Full-time

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning enforcement within a local authority or similar environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a high-volume and complex caseload of planning enforcement investigations, including unauthorised development, changes of use, and breaches of conditions.
• Carry out site inspections, gather evidence, and assess expediency in line with national planning guidance.
• Seek resolution through negotiation wherever possible, providing clear advice to developers, residents, and stakeholders.
• Prepare and serve enforcement notices, legal documentation, and correspondence to secure compliance.
• Prepare reports, statements, and evidence for appeals, hearings, and court proceedings, representing the Council where required.
• Work collaboratively with Legal Services and internal teams to deliver effective enforcement outcomes.
• Support service improvement and help mentor less experienced officers in managing enforcement cases (where applicable).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in planning enforcement within a local authority or similar environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK planning legislation, enforcement powers, and procedures.
• Proven ability to manage complex cases and make sound, proportionate decisions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
• Confident representing cases at appeal or in court.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working arrangement with up to 2 days per week in the office.
• Access to a dedicated Reed consultant for ongoing support.
• Secure and easy-to-use online timesheet system.
• Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.
• Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.

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