Senior Planning Enforcement Officer Devon £40-45 per hour guide Initial 3 Month Contract Job Ref - 59972 My Local Authority client in Devon is looking to source an experienced Planning Enforcement Officer to join their Planning Department on an initial 3-month contract Job Purpose: The main responsibilities will be to manage, investigate and resolve planning, listed building and tree enforcement inquiries including preparing and serving statutory notices, followed by monitoring compliance with notices, and where necessary will collate and prepare evidence for prosecutions and planning appeals. Conflict resolution inevitably forms a large part of this role and these skills alongside negotiation skills are essential for this role. In accordance with the Local Enforcement Plan, there is an emphasis on engaging with the public and raising awareness of issues with the public before preceding to any formal action. This role will work closely with other Officers in the Development Management team as well as internal and external key stakeholders such as elected Members, residents, applicants, agents and developers to establish strong working relationships to enhance service provision. Role Profile: Providing specialist advice, guidance and work direction to colleagues on more complex cases when necessary. Assessing a range of potential planning breaches through desk-based research and site visits. Where necessary, engaging and negotiating a resolution of planning breaches.