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We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to join a busy and supportive Environmental Protection Team on an initial 6-month contract, with funding already secured for the role. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to make an immediate impact across a varied and interesting caseload. The Role You will be responsible for handling a broad range of environmental protection duties, including: Investigation of statutory nuisance cases Management of commercial and residential noise complaints Providing planning consultation responses Environmental permitting Advising on licensing applications Working on contaminated land matters Requirements To be considered, you must have: A recognised Environmental Health degree Proven experience across environmental protection functions, particularly those listed above Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and enforcement practices The ability to manage your own caseload effectively and work autonomously Working Arrangements Hybrid model: Office attendance required every second Wednesday and most Fridays (approximately 3 days per fortnight)

Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Interim Licensing Manager to lead and develop its Licensing Service within Legal Services. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensing professional with strong leadership capabilities and extensive knowledge of licensing legislation to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking local authority. The Role As Interim Licensing Manager, you will be responsible for leading, managing and developing the Council's licensing functions, ensuring the effective administration, regulation and enforcement of statutory licensing regimes. You will oversee the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused and legally compliant licensing services that promote public safety, safeguard vulnerable people and support the Council's wider corporate objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and managing the Licensing Team to ensure effective service delivery across all licensing functions. Acting as the technical lead on complex licensing matters and overseeing the administration and enforcement of licences, permits and consents. Developing, reviewing and implementing licensing policies in accordance with statutory requirements and best practice. Managing service performance, monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement. Contributing to service planning and the development of operational work programmes. Supporting staff development, training and professional competence. Leading digital transformation and service modernisation initiatives. Managing licensing budgets, income streams and financial performance. Providing expert advice to the public, trade representatives, elected members and senior officers. Ensuring compliance with all relevant licensing legislation and statutory duties. Leading and supporting enforcement activity, including inspections and investigations where required. Representing the Council at Court, licensing hearings and committee meetings. Preparing and presenting reports to Regulatory Committees and Sub-Committees. Developing strong partnerships with key stakeholders including Police, Home Office, HMRC, Gambling Commission, responsible authorities and local businesses. Overseeing statutory returns, public registers, FOI responses and performance monitoring. Reviewing and implementing licensing fees and charges in accordance with legal requirements. Participating in relevant Liverpool City Region and multi-agency groups. About You We are looking for an experienced licensing professional who can provide confident leadership whilst maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance and customer service. You will possess: Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional expertise. Evidence of continuous professional development. Significant experience and knowledge of licensing legislation, policy and enforcement practice, including: Licensing Act 2003 Gambling Act 2005 Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Street Trading House-to-House and Street Collections Scrap Metal Licensing Sexual Entertainment Venue (SEV) Licensing Proven experience managing staff, performance and service delivery. Experience drafting, reviewing and implementing licensing policies. Experience preparing committee reports and presenting evidence at hearings and Court. Experience managing budgets and financial performance. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. The ability to interpret and apply complex legislation and guidance. Experience using licensing systems such as Lalpac. The ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines. Additional Requirements Willingness to work outside normal office hours when required, including attendance at evening committee meetings and enforcement activities. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as regular travel across the borough and occasionally further afield is required. Why Join Halton Borough Council? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed local authority and play a key role in delivering effective licensing services that protect residents, support businesses and maintain public confidence in regulatory services. Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

£42,500 to £46,871 inclusive annual salary + Local Government Pension Scheme Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours p/w Flexible working options (including hybrid) About the role Our client is seeking an Assistant Enforcement Manager to support the Parking Services Manager (Operations) in the coordination and day to day delivery of the Parking Enforcement service across the district. You will be primarily based in the district's car parks office, with some On street and site based activity and will play a key role in ensuring high standards of compliance, customer service, staff performance and service continuity. The role includes delegated responsibility for operational decision making, workforce planning, rota management and oversight of enforcement activity, as well as acting as the operational lead for the abandoned vehicle service. You will provide supervision and guidance to Civil Enforcement Officers, Senior Civil Enforcement Officers and, when deputising, Supervisors. This includes overseeing operational standards, resolving issues as they arise, handling escalations, and ensuring staff are supported, trained and deployed effectively. You will also deputise fully for the Parking Services Manager (Operations) when required, ensuring the service continues to operate effectively. The role includes responsibility for handling complaints, Member enquiries and service escalations, ensuring learning is captured and improvements are made. You will work closely with colleagues and partners to represent the service professionally and help drive continuous improvement. Please note for this role, working hours are not limited to a standard 9 5 and will include mornings and evenings as required. About you Our client is looking for an experienced operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced, frontline environment and enjoys guiding teams to deliver high-quality services. Confident and decisive, you will be comfortable managing day-to-day operational challenges, balancing competing priorities, and making sound judgements under pressure. You're a strong communicator with a customer-focused approach, able to handle complaints, escalations and staff matters with professionalism and fairness. The successful candidate needs to be highly organised and proactive, confident working with data, systems and performance reporting to drive service delivery. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels while being trusted to take ownership and exercise delegated authority. Experience from a parking enforcement or similar operational service, including leading or coordinating teams, is essential, as is strong IT skills. You should also have a solid understanding of parking enforcement operations, relevant legislation and codes of practice, along with rota management and resource allocation. You'll also be confident managing or supporting performance, conduct and attendance issues, and handling Member enquiries. You'll hold the City & Guilds Level 2 Award for Parking Enforcement Officers (or equivalent), alongside a commitment to continuous professional development. Our client is a local authority based in Hertfordshire, with offices centrally located near to the station, shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working options Staff Parking Permit Reimbursement of professional fees Comprehensive development and training Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres Access to discounts and benefits via online platform Additional Information Disability Confident They are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post. Safeguarding This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria our client uses to assess applicants. The organisation reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. Closing date for applications: 25th June 2026 Interviews are scheduled for w/c: To be confirmed NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. Our client reserves the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. You may have experience of the following: Parking Enforcement Supervisor, Civil Enforcement Team Leader, Parking Operations Manager, Traffic Enforcement Manager, Parking Services Supervisor, Enforcement Team Manager, Civil Parking Enforcement Manager, Parking Compliance Manager, On-Street Enforcement Manager, Parking Operations Supervisor REF-

Senior Planning Officer Midlands £43-48 per hour - Hybrid Working (negotiable for exceptional candidates) 3-Month Rolling Contract (likely to extend) Job Ref - 67118 A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and well-established planning service, managing a varied caseload whilst contributing to the delivery of development across the borough. Role Specific Managing a varied caseload of planning applications ranging from householders and minor developments through to complex and small major schemes, offering scope to further develop experience on more complex and strategic applications. Leading pre-application discussions and negotiating positive outcomes with applicants, agents and key stakeholders. Preparing high-quality delegated and committee reports, presenting recommendations and defending decisions at appeal where required. Negotiating planning obligations, conditions and mitigation measures to secure policy-compliant development. Building effective relationships with councillors, consultees, developers and members of the public whilst providing sound planning advice. Providing technical guidance and support to colleagues, with opportunities to develop mentoring and leadership responsibilities. Contributing to service improvements, process development and performance targets within the Development Management function. Applying planning legislation, policy and professional judgement to a range of development proposals. About You Experience working within a Local Authority Development Management team. Confident managing your own caseload and working to statutory deadlines. Strong understanding of planning legislation, policy and Development Management processes. Experience presenting applications at Planning Committee meetings would be beneficial. Experience dealing with appeals, enforcement matters or compliance issues would be advantageous. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. We are keen to hear from experienced Planning Officers looking to step into a Senior Planner position, as well as established Senior Planners seeking a new challenge. If you have a solid Development Management background, experience managing your own caseload and the ability to exercise sound planning judgement, we would encourage you to apply. The team can offer support and development in areas where you may not yet have exposure, making this an excellent opportunity for planners ready to take the next step in their career. Please contact Ryan Williamson on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me if you are short of time to chat.

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer Hertfordshire £43-44 per hour guide Initial 3 Month Contract Job Ref - 66991 My Local Authority Client in Hertfordshire is looking to source an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Specialist to join their Planning Department. The Role: Manage a caseload of complaints about alleged breaches of planning control. This requires investigation and assessment; including site visits where required; associated administrative tasks; the carrying out of consultations and negotiations with interested parties; and where necessary, leading recommendations to senior officers and legal advisors as to the appropriate course of action. Lead on enforcement appeals. This includes acting as the key planning enforcement contact with the Planning Inspectorate, preparing and co-ordinating written submissions and representations made on behalf of the Council. Attend and promote the Councils planning services at decision-making committees, meetings, working groups, boards, and external events where representation in respect of enforcement and monitoring matters is required (e.g., liaison group meetings, appeal hearings, public inquiries, and Examinations in Public) The successful candidate must have previous Planning Enforcement experience within a UK local authority; will have excellent communication skills and should feel comfortable working independently and in a team with support from Development Management and Legal Officers within the authority. Hybrid working offered, ideally 1 days office & site presence needed per week, but there may be flexibility. Please call Ben Hitchman on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Planning & Highways Lawyer to join a well-established Local Authority legal team on a fully remote basis. This opportunity offers a varied caseload covering complex planning, highways and development matters within a supportive and collaborative environment. The Role The successful candidate will provide legal advice and support across a broad range of planning and highways matters, working closely with planning officers, highways teams, committees and senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Managing a varied caseload of planning, highways and local government matters Advising on planning applications, enforcement, appeals and development control issues Drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements, Section 38 Agreements, Section 278 Agreements and related highways documentation Providing legal support on regeneration, infrastructure and development projects Advising on highway stopping up, rights of way and traffic regulation matters Supporting compulsory purchase and judicial review matters where required Providing legal advice to committees, officers and elected members Drafting reports, notices, agreements and legal documentation Representing the Authority in meetings, negotiations and hearings where appropriate Ensuring compliance with planning, highways and local government legislation Candidate Requirements Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with relevant planning and highways law experience Previous Local Authority or public sector experience is highly desirable Strong knowledge of planning, highways and local government legislation Experience drafting and negotiating S106, S38 and S278 agreements Ability to independently manage a busy and varied caseload Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable working remotely and collaborating virtually with colleagues and clients Benefits Fully remote working Flexible working arrangements Interesting and varied caseload Supportive and collaborative team environment Competitive rate/salary depending on experience

A London-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join their Housing and Environmental Services team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a key role supporting the delivery of statutory housing enforcement, HMO licensing, and private sector housing standards across the borough. The successful candidate will take responsibility for investigating housing complaints, carrying out inspections, and ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation. You will play a vital role in identifying substandard housing conditions and taking appropriate enforcement action where required, including the preparation and service of statutory notices and attendance at court proceedings when necessary. You will also be responsible for the regulation and licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and Mobile Home Sites, ensuring all regulatory standards are met. The role involves providing expert advice to tenants, landlords, businesses, and members of the public, supporting compliance and improving housing standards across the borough. In addition, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the Private Sector Housing Strategy and participate in cross-divisional initiatives as required. The role also includes providing technical input on planning application consultations and maintaining accurate records on the Council's Uniform IDOX system. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners including the London Fire Brigade, housing associations, and voluntary organisations. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will also represent the division at meetings and deliver occasional public engagement sessions. The ideal candidate will have experience in environmental health or housing enforcement, a strong understanding of relevant legislation, and the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively. You must be comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a proactive and professional approach. Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role due to the need to carry out site visits across the borough. How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW. If you do not hear from us within 2 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

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 click apply for full job details

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the West Midlands in the search for a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team in the Town Planning department on an initial 3 month contract. My client is looking for a case worker to process a combination of reallocated and new applications, including householder and minor planning applications, pre-applications, and associated appeals. The ideal candidate would have a couple of years' experience (Or more) and the ability to deal with their own case load of work with little to no supervision. Responsibilities: Deal with and determine a range of submissions including planning applications Advertisement Consents, Certificate of Lawfulness applications, prior approval notifications and Listed Building Consents. Deal with planning appeals. Provide planning advice and support to fellow officers. Help to negotiate Section 106 agreements. Provide planning, enforcement and specialist conservation and Listed Building advice to the public, Councillors, statutory authorities, professional agents and other related customers at all stages in the planning and enforcement process. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running are offering a hybrid working arrangement. Carrington West Pay Rate - £40per/hour Job Ref - 67116 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Personal Specification Demonstrated experience of working with social tenants preferably with local authority but not essential Ability to attend meetings, panels or case conferences and present difficult and complex cases A working knowledge in understanding changes in legislation in housing and support services Experience of working with a range of vulnerable tenants and families from under 18's to the older person living in their own homes. Experience and knowledge of current welfare benefits and housing benefits Experience of effective Casework Management, Referral Processing, Assessment, Support Planning, providing tenancy advice and recognising Risk Ability to use Microsoft package and bespoke housing databases. Ability to work intensively with tenants who require tailored support to settle into their tenancies and sustain them. Ability to draft correspondence reports and collating and maintaining accurate statistics relating to the Tenancy Support work. Problem solving skills and ability to seek for positive outcome while working with professionals. A general understanding of 'safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults' and its relevance to the service area and a willingness to attend training as required. Knowledge of stakeholders and local services or to collate a portfolio of services to refer to. An understanding of new or introductory tenancies and/or any potential issues or problems that may arise in new properties Ability to work in a team and alongside tenancy officers managing estates Basic understanding of tenancy and housing law Basic knowledge of resolutions to reduce Anti-social behaviour and noise transference or nuisance. Job Purpose To Identify and build a support package with new tenants within the first 6 to 12 months of their tenancy. To help new and existing transferred tenants settle into their new home and give extra support and guidance when needed. To assist and support the New Builds tenancy enforcement officer in managing a large volume of new tenants presenting with variable support needs. To ensure that support is in place to ensure successful management and sustainment of the tenancy and offer a holistic and supportive approach to tenants with additional need for support. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for referrals for support and providing tailored support to a caseload of vulnerable tenants following tenancy start up. To refer tenants to other Council and Health services, including social services, psychiatric services, drug/alcohol agencies. Assess need and formulate Support Plans for individual tenants with the broad aims of promoting independent living and sustaining a tenant in their tenancy. Attend appropriate forums including Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, high harm, and hoarding panels, MARAC. Maintain databases and ensure full and adequate records of service provision for each tenant with reference to all contact, support provided and review plans. Provide reports to Senior Managers as required To undertake risk assessments of current and future tenants particularly those with histories of mental illness and/or substance abuse problems. Liaise closely with other agencies involved with tenants and ensure the relevant Council departments are advised of new cases and details of support provision. Undertake floating support cases and refer and co-ordinate support from other agencies both statutory and voluntary as necessary.

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer Main Purpose of the Role To lead the investigation and resolution of complex breaches of planning control, securing compliance with planning legislation and Client policies through negotiation and, where necessary, formal enforcement action. Key Responsibilities Manage a high-volume and complex caseload of planning enforcement investigations, including unauthorised click apply for full job details

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in their search for a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to join their town planning department. This will be offered on an initial 3-month contract (Extensions likely). We are looking for an experienced Enforcement Officer with recent local authority experience and the ability to manage a backlog of enforcement cases as well as new cases. You will be expected to manage a caseload of alleged planning breaches - from investigation and site visits to negotiation and resolution. Lead on enforcement appeals, liaise with the Planning Inspectorate, prepare written submissions, and coordinate responses. To apply for this role, it is essential that you have worked as an Enforcement Officer in a local authority planning department. The successful candidates must have good fundamental and technical knowledge and understanding of all relevant planning legislation and policies. Our client is willing to offer a flexible working situation, with an expectation of site visits being required on a weekly basis. It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position. Interviews are due to take place imminently, if this post is of interest, please do get in touch today Carrington West Pay Rate - £45per/hour Job Ref - 67385 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Our client, a respected entity within the Highways sector, is looking for a skilled Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to join their team on a contract basis. Main Purpose of the Role: To lead the investigation and resolution of complex breaches of planning control, securing compliance with planning legislation and Council policies through negotiation and, where necessary, formal enforcement action. Key Responsibilities: Manage a high-volume and complex caseload of planning enforcement investigations, including unauthorised development, changes of use, and breaches of conditions. Carry out site inspections, gather evidence, and assess expediency in line with national planning guidance. Seek resolution through negotiation wherever possible, providing clear advice to developers, residents, and stakeholders. Prepare and serve enforcement notices, legal documentation, and correspondence to secure compliance. Prepare reports, statements, and evidence for appeals, hearings, and court proceedings, representing the Council where required. Work collaboratively with Legal Services and internal teams to deliver effective enforcement outcomes. Support service improvement and help mentor less experienced officers in managing enforcement cases where applicable. Skills & Experience: Extensive experience in planning enforcement within a local authority or similar environment. Strong working knowledge of UK planning legislation, enforcement powers, and procedures. Proven ability to manage complex cases and make sound, proportionate decisions. Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills. Confident representing cases at appeal or in court. Ability to work Monday to Friday for 37 hours per week. Expected to work 2 days per week in the office. If you possess significant experience in planning enforcement and are ready to tackle a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career with our client's dynamic team.

This permanent role has salary range of 63,823 to 70,099 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Highways and Planning legal team as a qualified Senior Solicitor or Lawyer . We are looking for a flexible and motivated colleague to join this friendly team. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week). The team are very approachable with regular catch ups when working remotely. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team The team sits alongside other teams in the County's Legal Services, supporting the work of the County as Highway Authority and Minerals and Waste Planning Authority. The teams lawyers draft highways and planning agreements, providing advice on planning and highways enforcement, DCO work, appeals, and related litigation. We assist with reports to Committee and Cabinet and provide training for client teams. Our support of officers on enforcement directly benefits residents ensuring that obstruction, encroachment and planning breaches are addressed effectively. About the Role As a Senior Lawyer within the Highways and Planning legal team, you will conduct a number of highways and planning agreements, countryside and highways enforcement and mineral planning advice, working in a committed and positive way, sometimes to tight deadlines. Other work includes advising on general highways and planning issues, local government matters and have conduct of any related appeals / litigation. We work collaboratively with fellow lawyers in our District and Borough legal teams. The person appointed to this post will have conduct of a number of highways and planning agreements, advise clients on highways and countryside laws regulations and enforcement options some high profile, securing significant benefits for Surrey residents. You will advise on general highways and planning issues, planning enforcement, local government law, Commons, Village Greens, Public Rights of Way, drainage and flooding, and have conduct of any related litigation. You will advise Members, particularly Members of the County's Planning and Regulatory Committee. You will deputise for the Principal Lawyer as required. The work is fast-paced and key to the delivery of the Council's strategic goals. As a Senior Lawyer, you will have good experience in the relevant areas of law and the following skills and abilities: Negotiating highways and planning agreements; Providing solutions focussed advice on a range of planning and highways matters Drafting briefs to Counsel; Drafting and servicing highways notices and TROs and advising on DMMOs; Involvement in s78 TCPA 1990 appeals and drafting of related s106 agreements; Supervision of paralegal and solicitor roles; Managing competing priorities to achieve client deadlines; Exemplary client care. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority; Demonstrate recent legal experience in the relevant areas of highways and planning law; Experience of working with clients at all levels and ability to give clear, accurate and practical advice; Effective team working; Ability to negotiate a range of highways and planning legal agreements and be able to provide practical clear advice on a range of highways and planning matters; Ability to take on urgent, and sometimes unfamiliar, matters at short notice; Ability to manage competing priorities to achieve client deadlines. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This advert closes at 23:59 on 28th June 2026 with interviews expected to take place in the week commencing 6th July 2026. If you are looking for a role which is both varied and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Principal Lawyer - Planning and Highways £51,356 - £56,494 + £3,000 market supplement Hybrid working This is a senior in-house role within a large local authority legal service, offering the chance to work on a wide range of planning and highways matters that directly shape places, infrastructure and communities. The role sits within a specialist planning and highways team and combines high-quality technical work with opportunities to develop leadership skills. The team You'll join a dedicated Planning and Highways legal team advising on planning, highways, rights of way and related environmental matters. The team supports ambitious regeneration, infrastructure and sustainability objectives and works closely with planning officers, highways colleagues and elected members. It's a supportive and collaborative team environment, with a strong emphasis on practical, solutions-focused advice. The role You'll be one of the lead lawyers in the team, providing advice on a broad mix of planning and highways work. Alongside your caseload, you'll have scope to support junior lawyers and develop your management and leadership capability over time. The caseload will include: Section 106 and Section 278 agreements Complex and routine planning and highways advice Planning enforcement and public law matters Public inquiries and hearings Advising officers and elected members on risk, governance and decision-making Who this role suits A qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer An experienced planning lawyer, operating at a senior level Confident advising on complex planning matters and working with committees and members Interested in broadening your experience into highways, public rights of way and wider local government law (or already experienced in these areas) Someone who enjoys mentoring and supporting others, even if you've not formally managed before Working arrangements and benefits Hybrid working Local Government Pension Scheme 27.5 days annual leave, rising to 32.5 days after five years, plus bank holidays Generous family-friendly policies Health and wellbeing support services Travel, parking and cycle benefits For more information Contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group

The role Are you passionate about protecting the environment and making a lasting difference? We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Officer to join our dynamic Wrexham and Flintshire Environment Team -a team at the forefront of safeguarding Wales' natural resources. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the delivery of our water quality regulatory programme , working to prevent pollution, ensure compliance, and protect the health of our rivers and ecosystems. You will play a central role in incident response , helping to manage environmental emergencies that matter to communities, wildlife, and our shared future. Beyond day-to-day duties, this is a position of influence and leadership . You will guide and support your colleagues by providing expert technical advice, mentoring team members, and developing their skills in water quality regulation. You'll also take on complex investigations and shape practical solutions to some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing North Wales. Working at Natural Resources Wales (NRW) means being part of an organisation that's committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real impact . You'll collaborate with dedicated professionals across disciplines and with external partners, contributing to both local initiatives and national priorities . We value continuous learning and development -you'll have access to a wide range of resources and support to grow in your career. This role offers the chance to influence not just the current environmental landscape, but the legacy we leave behind. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Liz Felton - Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date. About us The Wrexham and Flintshire Environment Team covers a broad range of operational and regulatory work, you will be working alongside people who are focused on regulating the water industry, people who are managing contracts to improve the condition of a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and people who are striving to improve the condition of our watercourses through regulation. Everyone in the team plays an important role in the response to Environmental Incidents, this can range from damage to a protected site, to a spill of chemicals from an industrial premises. What you will do Represent NRW in discussions with partner organisations. Act as technical mentor and advisor to team members. Closely assist Team Leader in the planning and delivery of compliance programme and enforcement. Take appropriate actions to collect evidence for enforcement purposes, in accordance with defined procedures. Where non-compliance is identified, determine and implement the most appropriate intervention option. Co-ordinate the technical development of team members. Play a key role in identifying opportunities for new Management Agreements and Partnership Projects to deliver NRW priorities at place. Play a senior role in supporting a resilient and competent NRW Incident Management Service that follows NRW process. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method. Hold a current full UK valid licence to drive NRW fleet vehicles (cars and vans). Welsh Language level requirements Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. Benefits This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme) 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days generous leave entitlements for all your life needs commitment to professional development health and wellbeing benefits and support weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive. Please keep reading We're passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to equal opportunities, and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year. We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses. We are a Bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards . Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW, and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills. , GGL, GRJ

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the South East in their search for a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer for an approximate 3-6 month period. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to provide a highly effective, high quality and efficient Planning Enforcement service which investigates breaches of planning control, including both a backlog and new cases. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of complaints about alleged breaches of planning control. This requires investigation and assessment; including site visits where required; associated administrative tasks; the carrying out of consultations and negotiations with interested parties; and where necessary, leading recommendations to senior officers and legal advisors as to the appropriate course of action. Lead on enforcement appeals. This includes acting as the key planning enforcement contact with the Planning Inspectorate, preparing and co-ordinating written submissions and representations made on behalf of the Council. Attend and promote the Councils planning services at decision-making committees, meetings, working groups, boards, and external events where representation in respect of enforcement and monitoring matters is required (e.g., liaison group meetings, appeal hearings, public inquiries, and Examinations in Public). The successful candidate must have previous Planning Enforcement experience within a UK local authority; will have excellent communication skills and should feel comfortable working independently and in a team with support from Development Management and Legal Officers within the authority. It is envisaged to be a flexible, agile working opportunity that will require attendance in person only for several key project meetings. The contractor will however be required to make arrangements to undertake their own site investigations. Carrington West Pay Rate - £45 to £50p/h Job Ref - 59544 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client in the search for a Validations Officer to join their town planning department team on a 3-month rolling contract. Key Responsibilities include: Ensure the effective validation assessment and processing of a range of applications including Householders, Trees, Minors, Change of Use, as well as Full apps and Majors. To be responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the Statutory Register and similar records relating to Planning, Building and Enforcement in accordance with the relevant legislation. The provision and maintenance of an effective service to customers either in person, in writing or by telephone, fax, e-mail; providing information and/or answering queries in accordance with the Service, department, and Council requirements on customer care and ensuring accuracy so as to avoid litigation and/or costs. Including the provision of a duty service as required. To be responsible for ensuring the timely receipt of all new legislation relating to development. To interpret that legislation, ensure its dissemination to all relevant staff, training where necessary and instigate changes to processes and procedures when required. To apply for this roles, it is essential that you have worked as a Validations Officer in a local authority planning department. The successful candidates must have good fundamental and technical knowledge and understanding. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible hybrid working arrangements. Carrington West Pay Rate - £30-35per/hour Job Ref - 59764 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Senior & Development Management Officer Northampton Contract Depending on role Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a senior Development Management Officer and also a Development Management Officer. This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. Senior Development Management Officer £38.89 per hour PAYE or £50 per hour limited paid via Umbrella company inside IR35 This role works across the Planning Policy function area. The postholder will fulfil allocated tasks and duties to meet the operational demands of the Planning Policy Service. Policy: Effectively lead on projects, workstreams and effectively project manage key evidence documents to inform and support policy development. Support the delivery of Council s planning policy function, ensuring guidance is up to date by planning and participating in projects and work streams including researching and writing policy, consultation and engagement exercises and assisting in taking those projects and work streams through the milestones to external examination where necessary. Assisting in implementing and delivering policies and guidance in practice, preparing appeal statements, appearing at hearings and answering enquiries from applicants, their agents and other customers in relation to planning matters, advising other departments as required. Principal responsibilities Policy: 1. Lead or assist on a number of projects, workstreams and effectively project manage key evidence documents to inform and support in developing policy, and other planning and design guidance, based upon appropriate evidence, involving stakeholders and the public in policy development and taking draft policy through formal adoption processes, including preparing for Key Decisions and Examinations in Public as necessary 2. Lead or assist in the undertaking research to provide a sound and up to date evidence base for policy development for both North Northamptonshire as a whole and for specified places as a key element of place shaping. 3. Lead or assist in projects to deliver local plan objectives, in relation to a topic or a spatial area 4. Maintaining a broad knowledge of the policy issues across North Northamptonshire and developing specialist knowledge in certain aspects according to business needs, preparing briefings for senior officers, managers and Councillors. 5. Providing guidance and support for communities considering or preparing neighbourhood plans. 6. To lead or assist in the facilitation of the preparation of public participation exercises and other forms of community engagement, including representing the Council at exhibitions and meetings 7. Maintain databases and monitoring systems. Analysing evidence and drawing out trends, patterns and characteristics for both the unitary area as a whole and specified places in need of policy development. 8. Providing policy observations on more complex applications for planning permission, advice to other Council departments, and working on corporate projects as required, including the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. 9. Preparing statements and other materials for appeals and prosecutions, and to appear as the Council s representative at inquiries, hearings and court. 10. Assist on work on Special Projects which may from time to time arise. 11. To write commissioning briefs and support the procurement of professional consultants to advise the Council on technical matters essential to support plan making. 12. To assist in developing the application of Information Technology in the planning policy process, including the Council s Geographical Information System. Development Management Officer. £31.20 per hour PAYE or £40 per hour limited paid via Umbrella company inside IR35 This role works across the functions of Planning Policy and Development Management and Enforcement. The postholder will fulfil allocated tasks and duties to meet the operational demands of the Planning Service. Policy: Effectively lead on projects, workstreams and effectively project manage key evidence documents to inform and support policy development. Support the delivery of Council s planning policy function, ensuring guidance is up to date by planning and participating in projects and work streams including researching and writing policy, consultation and engagement exercises and assisting in taking those projects and work streams through the milestones to external examination where necessary. Assisting in implementing and delivering policies and guidance in practice, preparing appeal statements, appearing at hearings and answering enquiries from applicants, their agents and other customers in relation to planning matters, advising other departments as required. Development Management and Enforcement: To implement the policies and procedures of the Council with regard to the management of development. Ensure the timely processing of planning submissions and related activities such as appeals, in accordance with national and local performance targets. To investigate, assess and take appropriate action in respect of alleged breaches of planning control to safeguard the environmental quality and amenities of North Northamptonshire, and maintain public confidence in the planning system. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer

Senior Flood Management Officer Permanent £38,753 - £46,018 Walton Street Offices Closing date: 28/09/2025 Overview Do you want to help us, our partner organisations, and our communities to better manage flood risk, with a focus on implementing innovative actions from our forthcoming Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS), including engaging with communities? We have a great opportunity for a Senior Flood Management Officer to join the Strategic Flood Management Team on a permanent basis. The Strategic Flood Management Team, are a team of fifteen who are enthusiastic and passionate about managing local flood risk in BC's role as the Lead Local Flood Authority. We are responsible for delivering the statutory duties (outlined below) of the LLFA under the Flood and Water Management Act (2010) and Land Drainage Act (1991), delivery of a number of flood management projects and developing new flood alleviation projects, and guiding the flood management approach on large infrastructure projects. We have recently updated our LFRMS, which will set the team's direction over the coming few years with a number of exciting proposed actions, including around building the resilience of our communities to flood risk and climate change through supporting community flood action groups. About us Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally. About the role This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in a flood or water management role, which you may have gained while working for a previous local authority, other Risk Management Authority, or consultancy. The Senior Flood Management Officer post is a vital and influential role, helping lead and deliver the non-planning statutory role of the LLFA (Flood Investigations, Land Drainage Consents and Enforcement, and responding to enquiries). The role will have a focus on managing and delivering actions from our LFRMS in collaboration with other partners, including planning and delivering flood resilience engagement with local communities. There is also potential to project manage a small number of pipeline capital projects through feasibility and business case. Key Accountabilities • Work in a dynamic team to deliver the statutory duties of the LLFA as required (including flood investigations, land drainage consenting, land drainage enforcement, and responding to enquiries), with a particular focus on being out in the community where flooding has occurred • Plan and deliver actions from our new Local Flood Risk Management Strategy in collaboration with internal and external partners • Help plan, manage and deliver engagement with communities e.g. to support the setting up of community-led flood groups and action plans • Develop effective working relationships with a diverse range of partners and local communities to manage local flood risk • Potential for managing the feasibility and options appraisal parts of flood mitigation projects Any-Desk : As an 'any-desk' worker, you'll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements. About you Skills & Experience • Has relevant experience and technical skills in a flood or water management role, including: o Strong understanding of all sources of flooding, including groundwater flooding mechanisms o Understanding of relevant best practice guidance for surface water drainage and fluvial flood management techniques o Ideally, experience of using, interpreting or commenting on outputs from hydraulic modelling, drainage software packages and/or Computer Aided Design drawings o Strong working knowledge of water related law, regulation and policy • Confident, passionate and articulate in engaging with the public and community representatives • Adept at communicating complex technical matters clearly to stakeholders at all levels • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, and an ability to represent professional service area both internally and externally • Self-motivated, with initiative and ability to manage and prioritise your own work with little supervision • Well developed customer service skills, with an ability to deal with challenging situations or escalated complaints, utilising persuasion and influencing skills. • Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and presentation skills. • Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline is essential. • Membership of a relevant professional organisation is welcomed. • Some project management skills and experience is welcomed. For additional details, please see the attached job summary, but do pay close attention to the above requirements from this advert. Other information For additional information or an informal conversation about this role, please contact Andrew Waugh ( ; ). This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: • All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) Nacro We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.