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Heritage Officer Enforcement (Lv10)

Heritage Officer Enforcement (Lv10)

Service Care SolutionsGreater Stoke-on-Trent Area, United Kingdom
17 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Heritage Enforcement Officer

Location : Staffordshire

Rate :  £40 per hour (PAYE) or £50 per hour Umbrella or Deemed LTD (Inside IR35)

Contract : Initial 6-month contract (likely extension)

A Council based in Staffordshire is seeking an experienced Heritage Enforcement Officer to join their Planning Services team within the Housing, Development & Growth directorate.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact heritage enforcement work, collaborating closely with stakeholders including the Building Preservation Trust and local councillors to protect and conserve the area's historic environment.

  • Proactively identify at-risk heritage assets and engage with property owners to secure conservation outcomes.
  • Provide expert advice and take formal enforcement action under planning legislation (e.g. Section 215 Notices, Enforcement Notices, Injunctions).
  • Work on applications and enforcement complaints relating to listed buildings, conservation areas, TPOs, etc.
  • Represent the Council at appeals, hearings, inquiries, and in court as a professional witness.
  • Monitor planning conditions and contribute to regeneration programmes involving heritage assets.
  • Maintain the enforcement register and planning systems, ensuring accurate and timely updates.

Requirements :

  • A degree in a relevant subject and eligibility for RTPI chartered membership or substantial experience in heritage-related planning enforcement.
  • Strong understanding of planning law, development management and the relationship with heritage conservation.
  • Experience of taking enforcement action on heritage or planning breaches.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a collaborative, proactive mindset.
  • Competency in modern ICT systems and the ability to travel efficiently across the borough
  • If interested please feel free to get in touch on 01772 208967 and ask for James at Service Care or email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk

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