Planning Enforcement Officer

Planning Enforcement Officer

Hours:

22.2 hours per week.

Salary: £19,237 – £21,817 per annum (£32,062 – £36,363 per annum).

Contract:

6‑month fixed term.

Closing date: 22/06/2026.

We are looking to recruit a Planning Enforcement Officer on a part‑time (22.2 hours per week) 6‑month fixed‑term contract to join our Enforcement Team within the Development Management Planning Service. You will work closely with the Enforcement team, Development Management Officers, and other council services such as Built Environment, Natural Environment, Highways, and Legal advisors.

Responsibilities include:

• Investigating alleged breaches of planning control.
• Undertaking site inspections and carrying out associated administrative tasks.
• Conducting consultations and negotiations with interested parties, councillors, colleagues, and residents.
• Making clear decisions and communicating outcomes.

Location and working flexibility:
The role is based at the council’s modern offices at Plough Lane in Hereford, but there is the opportunity to work flexibly from home and flexible working hours.

Other requirements:

• Current full driving licence; pool cars are available for use.
• No sponsorship for employment in the UK.

For any queries, please contact Kelly Gibbons (Development Management Service Manager) on 01432 261781.

• Salary range of £32,062 – £36,363 per annum.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Clear opportunities for professional learning and career development.
• 31 days’ annual leave (pro‑rated) plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
• Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to support.
• Contribution towards professional membership fees (where role‑related).
• A wide range of savings and discounts through the employee benefits scheme.

Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: e

• Those who indicate that they have a disability – part of the Disability Confident scheme.
• Those who indicate they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist – part of the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Those who indicate they are a Herefordshire care leaver – part of the commitment to supporting young people leaving care.

We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.

All selected candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.