Senior Compliance Officer - PlanningTemporary ContractJob DetailsClient: Elmbridge Borough CouncilService Area: Development ManagementHours: 36 hours per weekStart Date: 18 May 2026Duration: 12 weeksWorking Pattern:3 days remote, 2 days in the officeLocationOffice Base:Civic CentreHigh StreetEsherSurreyKT10 9SDPayPAYE Rate:£35.00 per hourJob OverviewElmbridge Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to join the Development Management team.This role focuses on investigating and resolving alleged breaches of planning control, including complex enforcement cases, site investigations, evidence gathering and appeal work. You will work closely with applicants, developers, residents, Members, Legal Services and colleagues across Planning Services to ensure development is carried out in accordance with approved plans and planning conditions.This is a specialist planning enforcement role requiring strong investigation skills, confidence handling complex cases and the ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.Important - Please Read CarefullyThis role requires direct local authority planning enforcement experience.You must have experience investigating complex breaches of planning control, preparing enforcement casework, and handling planning compliance matters confidently.Candidates without relevant planning enforcement casework experience are unlikely to be considered.Key ResponsibilitiesInvestigate and resolve alleged breaches of planning