Planning Enforcement Consultant

Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Location:

London - UK

Daily Salary: £ 729 - 729

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

13 weeks contract role with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Redbridge Council is seeking an experienced Planning Enforcement Consultant to support the delivery of a robust efficient and modernised enforcement service.

This senior interim position requires a highly capable professional with extensive planning enforcement expertise including leadership of enforcement teams managing complex and contentious cases improving service delivery and providing clear communication to internal and external stakeholders.

The role is fulltime (36 hours per week) Inside IR35 with an expectation of 12 days per week in the Ilford office.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Lead and support the Planning Enforcement team in managing a varied caseload including complex and sensitive enforcement matters.

Oversee investigations evidence gathering and the preparation of formal enforcement actions ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Council procedures.

Provide expert professional advice to senior managers elected members colleagues and external stakeholders.

Drive service improvements and modernisation initiatives within the Planning Enforcement function.

Manage contentious cases including those with political sensitivity or significant community impact.

Prepare reports statements and documentation for committees appeals and legal proceedings.

Ensure the team delivers highquality timely and effective enforcement outcomes.

Contribute to broader objectives within Regeneration Property & Planning as required.

Skills/Experience:

Significant professional experience in planning enforcement within a UK local authority.

Proven ability to lead mentor and support enforcement teams.

Strong understanding of planning legislation enforcement processes and statutory requirements.

Experience handling complex contentious or highprofile enforcement cases.

Excellent communication skills including presenting to members and preparing professional reports.

Ability to modernise workflows introduce efficiencies and improve service delivery.

Strong decisionmaking investigative and problemsolving skills.

Ability to work independently and manage a demanding caseload.

Professional resilience and confidence when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations.

Additional Information:

Bi-Weekly Payments.

Employment Type: Temporary (13week assignment).

Hours: 36 per week.

Work Pattern: 12 days in office (Ilford IG1 1NN).

Rate: Umbrella/Ltd: 729.53 per day.

Required Skills:

Significant professional experience in planning enforcement within a UK local authority. Proven ability to lead mentor and support enforcement teams. Strong understanding of planning legislation enforcement processes and statutory requirements. Experience handling complex contentious or highprofile enforcement cases. Excellent communication skills including presenting to members and preparing professional reports. Ability to modernise workflows introduce efficiencies and improve service delivery. Strong decisionmaking investigative and problemsolving skills. Ability to work independently and manage a demanding caseload. Professional resilience and confidence when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations.

13 weeks contract role with a Local Authority Job Summary: Redbridge Council is seeking an experienced Planning Enforcement Consultant to support the delivery of a robust efficient and modernised enforcement service. This senior interim position requires a highly capable professional with extensive ...