Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

Location: Godfrey Road, Newport, NP20 4UR
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 20.98 per hour 
Job Ref: OR10068
 
This position involves leading and investigating a range of major, complex, and high-profile enforcement issues within the Development Management section of the Planning and Development service. A particular focus will be on Gypsy and Traveller cases, including formal enforcement and court action.
Responsibilities

• Lead investigations on major and complex enforcement issues.
• Focus on cases involving Gypsy and Traveller communities, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Draft and serve various enforcement notices and injunctions.
• Seek to obtain successful prosecutions where relevant.
• Collaborate closely with a multi-agency group set up by the Police and Crime Commissioner.
• Address issues of criminality and breaches of regulatory control in the area.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in planning enforcement, particularly with complex and high-profile cases.
• Strong understanding of legal processes related to enforcement actions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multi-agency groups and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage investigations independently.
• Knowledge of issues related to Gypsy and Traveller communities is desirable.

 
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