Senior Planning Officer - Enforcement

Senior Planning Officer – Enforcement Walsall (Hybrid Working) 3-Month Contract Full Time \| Monday to Friday 2 Days Per Week in Office £35.94 per hour Lynx Employment Services are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Planning Officer – Enforcement to join a busy Local Authority team in Walsall on a hybrid basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled planning professional with strong enforcement experience to play a key role in managing complex planning enforcement matters and supporting the wider planning service. Key Responsibilities: Investigate and manage a varied caseload of planning enforcement complaints and breaches Prepare and serve enforcement notices, breach of condition notices, and related legal documentation Conduct site visits and gather evidence to support enforcement action Liaise with residents, developers, councillors, solicitors, and external agencies Provide professional planning advice and recommendations Represent the Council at appeals, hearings, and public inquiries where required Support junior officers and contribute to service improvement initiatives Requirements: Degree in Planning or a related field Previous experience working within Planning Enforcement in a Local Authority setting Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and enforcement procedures Ability to manage complex caseloads independently Excellent communication and report-writing skills