Impactful Planning Enforcement Officer (12-Month Contract)

Wiltshire Career Site; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer for a 12‑month maternity cover. The role involves investigating breaches of planning control, visiting sites and negotiating proportionate enforcement actions to protect local amenity and sustainable development.

You will manage a varied caseload, prepare reports and notices, and support appeals or prosecutions as required. A full UK driving licence is essential for site visits across Wiltshire.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning enforcement or regulatory investigation.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to assess evidence and make reasoned decisions.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged breaches of planning control and secure outcomes.
• Balance caseloads and apply proportionate enforcement actions.
• Prepare reports, notices and support appeals or prosecutions where needed.
• Visit sites, liaise with applicants, agents, complainants and partner services.

Skills

Planning enforcement

Regulatory investigation

Evidence assessment

Site visits

Communication

Report writing

Driving licence

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer for a 12‑month maternity cover. The role involves investigating breaches of planning control, visiting sites and negotiating proportionate enforcement actions to protect local amenity and sustainable development.

You will manage a varied caseload, prepare reports and notices, and support appeals or prosecutions as required. A full UK driving licence is essential for site visits across Wiltshire.