Principal Planning Officer
| Posting date: | 12 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40 to £52.5 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax, Yorkshire, HX11TS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP234582CT1757-000A FC74 / 1-12052026 |
Summary
Principal Planning Officer needed in Halifax Paying £40 per hr ref 000A FC74 / 1
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on the investigation and resolution of complex and high‑risk planning enforcement cases
- Undertake site visits, gather and assess evidence, and prepare detailed case reports
- Draft and progress formal enforcement notices and related documentation
- Work closely with Legal Services, including supporting cases through appeal or prosecution where necessary
- Assist the Team Leader with the day‑to‑day management of the enforcement service
- Provide technical guidance, supervision and mentoring to junior officers
- Contribute to service improvement, consistency of decision‑making and best practice
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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