Delivery and Enforcement Assistant Manager

Delivery and Enforcement Assistant Manager

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

For further information about the role, please contact Chris Nolan, Delivery and Enforcement Service Manager at c

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Company:
North Somerset Council

Salary: £49,282 - £54,495

Hours:

Full‑time

Location:

Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ

Working pattern:
Hybrid – 3 days remote

Job type:
Permanent

Posting date: 31 Jul 2026

Closing date: 30 Aug 2026

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