Planning Enforcement Team Leader

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Planning Enforcement Team Leader Location: Rochdale, OL16 Rate: £45 - £50 per hour Assignment Length : Temporary Position Working hours : 37 hours per week including some out-of-hours working Hybrid Working Status: Senior Management / Regulatory Compliance The Role in Plain English You are the lead enforcer for the Council's planning rules. Your job is to manage the enforcement team, handle the highest-level legal disputes, and ensure that anyone who breaks building or land-use laws is held accountable. You are the final authority on how the Council handles complex, high stakes planning breaches. Core Duties Lead and manage the Planning Enforcement team to ensure all service targets and legal standards are met. Take direct control of major, high-profile, and complex enforcement cases including illegal land use and waste disposal sites. Prepare all legal notices, prosecution files, and evidence required for formal court action. Represent the Council as an expert witness at court hearings, public inquiries, and appeals. Negotiate directly with developers and landowners to find solutions to breaches before they escalate to legal action. Oversee and enforce S106 legal agreements to ensure developers pay agreed-upon community fees. Review and sign off on delegated reports and enforcement decisions before they are finalized. Hire and manage external specialist consultants for technical inquiries or complex prosecutions. Act as the primary professional advisor to the Planning Committee, Councillors, and Members of Parliament. Write high-level, technical reports that translate complex planning law into clear action plans for the Council.The Requirements You must have significant experience in planning enforcement and a proven track record of managing a team. You need a "solutions-driven" mindset, meaning you don't just find problems-you fix them. You must be comfortable in high-pressure environments, capable of standing your ground in court, and meticulous with legal paperwork. This is a role for a heavyweight professional who can navigate the law, manage people, and deliver results. INDLS