Principal Enforcement Officer

Job Title: Principal Planning Enforcement Officer

Working Pattern: Full-time

Salary: £47,181 - £52,413

Location: Lancaster House, Lincoln (Hybrid - generally 1 to 2 days per week)

Closing Date: Sunday 30 August 2026

Interviews: On or around Monday 14 September 2026

LCC is seeking to appoint a Principal Planning Enforcement Officer to join the Enforcement Team which deals with minerals and waste development enforcement and monitoring.

Within the Planning Enforcement team, in partnership with others, we strive to ensure the natural and built environment of Lincolnshire is safeguarded. Lincolnshire County Council provides for the monitoring and enforcement of approximately 300 mineral and waste sites to include quarries, oil well sites, landfills, anaerobic digesters, waste transfer stations and waste recycling facilities, alongside responding to complaints from members of the public.

Working within our dedicated Planning Enforcement Team and alongside our experienced Planning Officers, you will take the lead in engagement with site operators, landowners, the public and other bodies such as the Environment Agency and other local councils. You will have discretion to develop your negotiation skills to negotiate compliance, advise what needs to be done if planning permission is needed and recommend formal enforcement action where necessary.

In this role you will be the line manager for a team of 3 Planning Enforcement Officers and will have responsibility for the investigation and resolution of breaches of planning control throughout the County and will be expected to contribute to the development of individuals across the planning team where appropriate.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Town Planning professional, with a degree, or post graduate qualification in planning or a related subject with chartered or technical membership of the RTPI. You will be expected to demonstrate leadership abilities, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a desire to deliver a robust and responsive planning enforcement service. You will have sound knowledge of planning enforcement investigation and procedures, current legislation and guidance, and possess experience relevant to minerals and/or waste planning.

You will have managerial and leadership skills and be proficient in time and workload management. The council operates a flexible working policy. The post is based at Lancaster House, in Lincoln, which is a modern open plan office, but day to day work is undertaken through hybrid working with attendance at the office generally required 1 or 2 days per week.

You must hold a current driving licence and be able to visit sites anywhere in the county which range from schools, waste sites, landfill sites and quarries.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you here.

Best of luck with your application.

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:
Mike Daley – Applications Manager via email mi

Applications will close on 30th August 2026 and interviews will take place on or around 14th September 2026.

PLEASE NOTE:

It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

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