Planning Enforcement Lead

Planning Enforcement Lead

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £46,142 - £49,282

Closing date: Sunday 2nd August

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Town Planning professional to join our busy Development Management team in the role of Planning Enforcement Lead.

• Line manager for a team of 3 Planning Enforcement Officers
• Investigate and resolve breaches of planning control throughout the County Borough
• Work with other Lead Officers in the Development Management team and the Head of Service to improve the service and shape its future direction
• Conduct site visits and attend committee meetings as required
• Utilise Zoom and Microsoft Teams for meetings and maintain in‑person attendance as necessary

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject
• Relevant experience in town planning and enforcement
• Valid driving licence
• Membership of the RTPI desirable
• Leadership abilities with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to deliver a robust and responsive planning enforcement service

• Combination of home and office working
• Flexible working arrangements to support a positive work‑life balance

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

For an informal discussion contact Matthew Phillips, Head of Service Planning Development Management on or by email: mat