Senior Planning Enforcement​/Planning Enforcement Officer

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

Salary: £36,363 - £40,777 per year (UK statutory minimum of £32,597 - £36,363 for full‑time equivalents)

Hours: Full time – 37 hours a week (part‑time options available)

Location: Rugby Borough Council, Rugby, Warwickshire, England

You will be a key member of the Council’s Development and Enforcement Team, delivering the Council’s vision for the Borough as a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead on a range of planning enforcement matters across the urban town and the surrounding Green Belt and heritage areas.
• Investigate and assess planning complaints promptly in accordance with the Council’s Enforcement Policy.
• Explain every step of the planning and enforcement process to customers, placing customer service at the heart of everything you do.
• Work independently, resolving a range of problems in a customer‑focussed manner.

Qualifications and experience:

• Experience of planning enforcement work and knowledge of the planning system.
• Well‑organised, self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Very good communication skills and the ability to resolve a range of problems in a customer‑focused manner.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use.

• 35 days leave (including 8 bank holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60 %
• Flexi‑time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured induction programme
• Learning and development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family‑friendly policies
• Independent support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra benefits including retail discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and more

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to community and colleague growth, offering a supportive environment that encourages wellbeing and personal development.