Delivery and Enforcement Assistant Manager

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Basis Full time

Job profile for Delivery and Enforcement Assistant Manager

Weston-super-Mare 13/09/2026 Delivery and Enforcement Assistant Manager Apply online

Salary Level 10:

- £49,282 - £54,495 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Package Permanent - 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 34 days per annum after 5 years' service
- Flexible Worker Job category/type Planning Date posted 31/07/2026 Job reference HSCA
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- Job Description
- Planning Enforcement Manager -

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Manager to join our Delivery and Enforcement team.

We are a well-staffed and high performing team that are responsible for investigating, monitoring and where appropriate taking action against alleged breaches of planning control. The team is also responsible for resolving post decision delivery issues, assessing and making recommendations on retrospective planning applications and lawful development certificates, site inspections, negotiations and ensuring its decisions are defended at appeal.

In this role, you will assist the Delivery and Enforcement Service Manager in the efficient management of the team, including deputising in their absence. This post involves direct supervisory responsibility to be determined by the Service Manager.

North Somerset is a constrained area in planning terms with Green Belt, Mendip Hills National Landscape, extensive areas vulnerable to flooding and other sensitive environments. Yet there are substantial development pressures. Our challenges are wide ranging and as a result there will be plenty of opportunity to work on a variety of issues and schemes.

• To manage the handling of enforcement investigations and planning applications.
• To investigate and process enforcement investigations and associated planning applications and proposals, carrying out site inspections, negotiations and preparation of reports as required.
• To lead the Councils response on high profile / strategic enforcement related matters.
• To ensure the Council’s decisions are defended at planning appeals.
• To supervise, coach and develop staff to enable them to meet agreed learning and development objectives.
• To deputise for the Delivery and Enforcement Service Manager

Due to the geographical spread of sites and their often remote locations a valid driving licence and own transport is an essential condition for this role.

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

While this position is based in the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare, we operate a hybrid working environment. Most of the team predominantly work from home. However, we attend the office as a team occasionally.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about planning and planning enforcement and who possesses the following skills and experience:

• Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent qualification or significant relevant
• Substantial experience of complex enforcement and planning issues.
• Supporting others in…