Planning Enforcement & Compliance Specialist

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a Planning and Enforcement Compliance and Technical Support Officer to help ensure development complies with planning permissions and policy guidance. The role involves handling enforcement cases, site visits, and providing professional planning advice within a busy team.

The post emphasizes a strong customer-focused approach, clear communication, and the ability to work across planning enforcement areas while developing knowledge of planning

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Town and Country Planning recognised for RTPI membership.
• Other relevant skills and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing enforcement complaints and cases.
• Carry out site visits and inspections where needed.
• Manage enquiries by phone and email and provide initial assessments.
• Support planning enforcement work including retrospective applications and related types.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or Diploma in Town and Country Planning (RTPI eligible)

Job description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a Planning and Enforcement Compliance and Technical Support Officer to help ensure development complies with planning permissions and policy guidance. The role involves handling enforcement cases, site visits, and providing professional planning advice within a busy team.

The post emphasizes a strong customer-focused approach, clear communication, and the ability to work across planning enforcement areas while developing knowledge of planning