Planning Enforcement and Caravan Licensing Officer

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Horncastle; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Planning Enforcement and Caravan Licensing Officer to ensure compliance on holiday caravan parks. The role involves investigating non-compliance, conducting site inspections, and providing expert guidance. Ideal candidates are motivated, organized, and skilled in communication and IT. A fixed-term contract for 12 months in Horncastle offers flexible working arrangements and excellent employee benefits, contributing to community and economic development.

Benefits

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible Working Policy

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Skilled in administration and customer care.
• Experience in planning enforcement or licensing is desirable.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Investigate non-compliance on caravan sites.
• Carry out site inspections and prepare reports.
• Advise on legislation and policy measures.
• Provide guidance on caravan licensing.

Skills

Highly motivated

Organised

Attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Proficient with IT

Job description

Planning Enforcement and Caravan Licensing Officer

Length of Contract: Fixed term for 12 months

Salary Range: £30,024 – £34,434 per annum

Location: Horncastle / Hybrid working

Application Deadline: 01 February 2026

Our client’s District Council is expanding their Enforcement Team within the Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Directorate. Following a funding award, they are recruiting two Officers to help tackle unauthorised occupancy on Holiday Caravan Parks across the district.

With over 30,000 caravans in their area, this work is vital to supporting operators, residents, and communities, helping maintain high standards and compliance through planning and licensing enforcement. Your role will directly support their local economy and tourism, making a real difference across the district.

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of a team that makes a real difference to their communities and local economy.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.
• Benefit from training and development opportunities to grow your career.

What You’ll Do

As a Planning Enforcement and Caravan Licensing Officer, you will:

• Investigate and resolve non-compliance on holiday and residential caravan sites, focusing on unauthorised occupancy.
• Carry out site inspections, prepare reports, and take enforcement action where needed.
• Advise on appropriate measures in line with legislation and policy.
• Provide expert guidance to members and customers on caravan licensing.
• Prepare legal documents and represent the Council at hearings or inquiries when required.
• Manage your own caseload and work collaboratively across services.

They Need Someone Who Is:

• Highly motivated, organised, and able to manage a varied caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Skilled in administration and customer care, confident on the phone and in person, with clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilient, tactful, and diplomatic when handling sensitive or challenging situations.
• Proficient with IT systems and able to produce accurate reports and legal documents.

This role involves regular travel across a wide rural district, with multiple site visits on a regular basis, so the ability to independently and reliably travel as part of your daily duties is essential.

Experience in planning enforcement or licensing is desirable, but not essential. They will provide full training and ongoing professional development to help you succeed.

Interested? Apply today and help keep our client’s Council’s holiday parks safe, compliant, and thriving.

Benefits

Our client offers excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme – enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life.
• Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme*.
• Flu Jabs.
• Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users.
• Flexible Working Policy.
• Agile Working Policy*.
• Car Mileage Reimbursement*.
• Long service recognition.
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities.

*Certain restrictions may apply.

They also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.

About Our Client

Three Councils have formed the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, the largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovative areas of work.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. They are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about their Equal opportunities on their website.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.