Planning Enforcement Officer

Job Overview

We’ve got a great opportunity for someone to join our Planning Enforcement team. Working in a Borough that faces a diverse range of planning challenges, you will help protect the integrity of the planning system by ensuring development across the borough is lawful, fair and in line with approved permissions.

You will investigate and enforce against breaches of planning control, as well as monitoring our major developments. You will manage a varied caseload of planning enforcement matters including:

• Investigate alleged breaches of planning control through site inspections, research and case assessment.
• Maintain accurate case records, enforcement registers and supporting documentation.
• Draft reports, correspondence and statutory notices, and recommend appropriate action.
• Negotiate with developers, landowners and the public to secure compliance where possible.
• Prepare evidence and represent the Council at appeals, hearings, inquiries or court proceedings where required.

This is an entry level role with no direct experience necessary. We are looking for someone who will enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, who has an interest in planning enforcement and is willing to develop knowledge of planning legislation and processes. You will need good inter-personal and communication skills, including experience of dealing with the public and difficult customers.

You should be self‑motivated and have a flexible attitude towards work as some visits may be required outside of normal office hours. A driving licence with use of your own car is essential.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles.