Planning Enforcement Consultant

Planning Enforcement Consultant

£550 per day

Inside IR35
Initial 3-month contract | Immediate start | London based Local Authority
Hybrid working

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 15 April, with an urgent start required and an early review built in.

Are you ready to step into a high‑impact role where your expertise will genuinely shape outcomes? As Planning Enforcement Consultant, you will operate at senior level, supporting the delivery of a robust, credible and modern enforcement service at a time when visibility, leadership and confidence really matter. Reporting into senior management, you will work alongside an established team of six officers, all in post, providing direction, assurance and hands‑on expertise on the most complex and sensitive cases.

This is a full‑time role (36 hours per week), operating on a hybrid basis with an expectation of 1–2 days per week on site. If you thrive in politically aware environments, enjoy tackling difficult enforcement challenges and know how to get the best out of experienced teams, this opportunity will move quickly.

Your role as Planning Enforcement Consultant:

• Senior leadership of a planning enforcement function, providing confidence, direction and visible presence
• Hands‑on management of contentious and complex cases, including investigations, notices and appeals
• Driving service modernisation, improving processes, performance and customer outcomes
• Effective member engagement, briefing and advising on sensitive enforcement matters
• Coaching and supporting an established team to maintain high professional standards

Your previous experience as a Planning Enforcement Consultant:

• Substantial senior‑level experience within local authority planning enforcement
• Proven track record of leading teams through high‑risk, high‑profile cases
• Strong understanding of legislation, policy and best practice in enforcement
• Experience of service improvement and change within regulatory environments
• Confident communicator with officers, members and external stakeholders

This role offers immediate responsibility, genuine influence and the chance to leave a lasting imprint on a critical statutory service. If you are an experienced Planning Enforcement Consultant who can hit the ground running and add value from day one, this is not one to miss.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail, or know someone who could be a great fit, please contact the Melanie on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.

We actively encourage applications from professionals of all backgrounds. Recruitment decisions are based on skills and experience, and reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the process

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