Planning Enforcement Officer

Location: CV11 - Nuneaton and Bedworth area
Pay Rate: £22.22 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 6-Month Contract

Start date working towards: 22nd June 2026

We are looking for a proactive and organised Planning Enforcement Officer to support the Development Control Team on a 6-month contract. This role involves investigating breaches of planning control, monitoring development sites, and helping to deliver an effective planning enforcement service.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and possible breaches of planning regulations
• Carry out site inspections, visits, observations, and interviews
• Maintain accurate records and evidence from investigations
• Advise residents, developers, and businesses on planning enforcement procedures
• Monitor planning conditions and work with developers to resolve issues
• Draft enforcement notices and related documentation
• Prepare reports and provide evidence at hearings, inquiries, and court proceedings
• Work with other council departments on joint investigations
• Assist with responding to FOI and EIR requests
• Support the wider Development Control Team when required

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage investigations and maintain accurate records
• Confident dealing with members of the public, developers, and legal teams
• Knowledge or experience in planning enforcement or development control is desirable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills and willingness to use technology to improve services

Additional Information

• One professional membership fee paid
• Level One car user allowance
• Occasional evening or unsociable hours may be required
• Role covered by the Fluency Duty for English language requirements
• Commitment to equality, customer service, and health & safety standards expected

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.