Delivery and Enforcement Assistant Manager

North Somerset Council; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension

Professional development opportunities

Additional leave up to 10 days

Job summary

North Somerset Council is seeking an experienced Delivery and Enforcement Assistant Manager to join the Planning and Enforcement team in Weston-super-Mare. The role involves supervising enforcement investigations, handling planning applications, site inspections, and presenting reports.

You will deputise for the Service Manager and help shape delivery across sensitive planning environments. The post requires a degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent, substantial enforcement experience,

Qualifications

• Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent qualification.
• Substantial experience of complex enforcement and planning issues.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts internally and externally.
• Experience in supervising staff and contributing to service objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage enforcement investigations and planning applications handling.
• Lead investigations, site inspections, negotiations and report preparation.
• Oversee and defend Council decisions at planning appeals.
• Supervise and develop staff; deputise for the Delivery and Enforcement Service Manager.
• Support delivery of responsive planning enforcement services across Green Belt and sensitive environments.

Skills

Town planning knowledge

Enforcement experience

Planning policy knowledge

Pressure management

Written and verbal communication

Conflict resolution

Leadership and supervision

Education

Degree in Town and Country Planning

Job description

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Job details

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 HSCA0087 Attachments attachment 20260731 - Job Description - Planning Enforcement Manager - HSCA0087.pdf

Job description

About Us

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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Work Style

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.

About You

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

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent qualification or significant relevant
• Substantial experience of complex enforcement and planning issues.
• Supporting others in their contribution to service objectives and achievements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legislation, policy, planning law and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines and targets.
• Ability to prepare & present information/evidence clearly and confidently both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work effectively in situations of stress and conflict.
• Ability to resolve conflicts, both externally and internally.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of dealing with complex projects, public inquiries and hearings.
• Management or supervisory experience.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Chris Nolan, Delivery and Enforcement Service Manager at [e-mail]

Important Information

Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Anticipated interview Date

Thursday 24 September 2026.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

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