Who You Are You are an experienced professional with a background in conducting criminal investigations and managing complex planning enforcement matters. Your strong leadership capabilities allow you to effectively guide and motivate a team, ensuring compliance with performance targets. With excellent communication skills, you are adept at managing relationships both within the organization and with external stakeholders. Your ability to converse confidently in English and handle public interactions with ease is essential. A relevant qualification in planning or land use, alongside membership in RTPI or a similar professional body, is preferred. What the Job Involves This role as Principal Planning Enforcement Officer involves leading a team to address planning enforcement casework, making decisions under delegated authority regarding diverse planning enforcement issues, including residential and commercial development, conservation areas, and more. You will play an instrumental role in implementing the Council's Local Development Framework, Core Strategy, and planning policies, maintaining and enhancing the Borough's environment. The position requires you to coordinate with multi-agency partners, provide expertise in land use planning, and act as the Council's representative in public inquiries and legal proceedings. You are responsible for responding to planning enforcement issues from MPs and Councillors, ensuring health and safety compliance, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of planning legislation and trends. Your commitment to safeguarding and a proactive approach to ensuring equality and diversity aligns with the Council's values.