Senior Compliance Officer

About the role Senior Compliance OfficerYou will be investigating breaches of planning control. Working with applicants and developers to resolve breaches whilst keeping residents and Members up to date with investigations. You will work in a team, made up of a team leader, two compliance officers, as well as three tree officers.The main purpose of the role: Senior Compliance OfficerTo investigate and resolve alleged breaches of planning control, many of which will be of a complex nature. To ensure that development is carried out in accordance with approved plans and that conditions imposed on planning permissions are complied with. To take a lead role and take part in proactive enforcement projects and public liaison opportunities throughout the Borough. Specific duties and responsibilities Senior Compliance Officer1. Liaising with the Team Leader / Development Manager on complex and high-profile investigations.2. To assist in the logging of investigation requests.3. To fully research the history of the subject site and assess plans and other documentation for evidence of any breach of planning control. 4. To visit sites and survey developments to record evidence of any breach of planning control and to interview members of the public, owners and occupiers of the land as necessary.5. To negotiate compliance with planning controls as appropriate.6. To liaise with Legal Services and other relevant Services as necessary.7. To prepare reports to recommend appropriate courses of ..... full job details .....