Planning Enforcement and Compliance Officer/Principal Planning Officer (North Team)

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking local authority dedicated to effective planning enforcement and development management. This exciting role offers the chance to work within a vibrant community, surrounded by the beauty of a World Heritage Site. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of the borough while enjoying flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about planning and want to make a real difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible/Hybrid Working

Pension Scheme

Great location in a World Heritage Site

Excellent personal and professional development opportunities

Opportunities to make a difference

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Qualified in planning or similar field with at least 3 years of experience.
• Ability to manage and motivate staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Council’s planning enforcement service.
• Manage staff and communicate effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of planning legislation

Communication skills

Time management skills

Experience in planning enforcement

Staff management

Education

Degree in Town and Country Planning

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Amber Valley Borough Council are looking for two people to join their busy Development Management Team.

Amber Valley has a mix of communities in and around our four major towns and numerous villages. Large areas of the borough are rural with the Derbyshire Dales to the north and the two cities of Derby and Nottingham within easy reach.

Please see details of both roles below.

Planning Enforcement and Compliance Officer

Salary Grade 7 - £36,124 to £39,513 per year

Permanent role - 37 hours per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-motivated person to lead the Council’s delivery of an effective and responsive planning enforcement service.

You will need to have a broad up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policies and guidance in relation to both planning and enforcement issues, together with experience in processing planning enforcement cases within a local authority.

You will need to be qualified to at least Degree/Diploma level in planning or a similar field, or, have at least 3 years’ experience of working in Planning Enforcement.

Principal Planning Officer (North Team)

Salary Grade 9 - £45,718 to £48,710 per year

Permanent role - 37 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a varied and interesting Borough which benefits from the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site and various sites to attract investment, regeneration and new homes.

You will require:

• an ability to manage and motivate staff through effective communication and excellent time management skills;
• sound knowledge of legislation, policy and practice in respect of development management, including in relation to planning enforcement and heritage;
• at least two years’ experience working in Development Management at a senior level; and
• experience of and confidence in operating at the political/management interface

Qualifications:

• A Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent qualification plus full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute is desirable.

In addition, for both roles we can offer:

• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• Pension Scheme
• A great location in a World Heritage Site
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to make a difference
• Free on-site parking

To apply, please visit Amber Valley Borough Council’s website by click on the 'apply button'

The closing date for both vacancies is Sunday 1 June 2025 at Midnight

(Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted)

CV’s are not accepted.