Planning Enforcement Lead

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave (up to 32 days)

Work-life balance initiatives

Wrexham Rewards discounts

Job summary

The County Borough of Wrexham is seeking a Planning Enforcement Lead to oversee a team of three enforcement officers, driving investigations into breaches of planning control across the borough. You will collaborate with senior officers to evolve service delivery and ensure robust enforcement.

Applicants should hold a degree or higher in a relevant subject, show strong leadership and communication skills, and hold a valid driving licence. Welsh/English bilingual capability is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and communication skills.
• Full driving licence held.
• Membership of RTPI desirable.

Responsibilities

• Line manage 3 Planning Enforcement Officers.
• Investigate and resolve breaches of planning control.
• Work with Head of Service to improve and shape the service.
• Undertake site visits and attend committee meetings when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Town Planning professional to join our busy Development Management team in the role of Planning Enforcement Lead.

In this role you will be the line manager for a team of 3 Planning Enforcement Officers and will have responsibility for the investigation and resolution of breaches of planning control throughout the County Borough. You will also be expected to work with other Lead Officers in the Development Management team and the Head of Service to improve the service and shape its future direction.

To be considered for the role, you must have a degree or post graduate qualification in a relevant subject, relevant experience and hold a valid driving license. Membership of the RTPI would be desirable. You will be expected to demonstrate leadership abilities, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a desire to deliver a robust and responsive planning enforcement service.

This role allows for a combination of home and office working. You will also be required to undertake site visits and may also be expected to attend Committee meetings. Whilst significant use is made of Zoom and Microsoft Teams, there will also be a requirement to attend in-person meetings. In addition, we also offer flexible working arrangements to support you in achieving a positive home/ work balance.

For an informal discussion contact Matthew Phillips, Head of Service Planning Development Management on 01978 298780 or by email: [e-mail]

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.

Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it’s a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family-friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work-life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Discounted leisure membership
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In-the-moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health‑boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
    • Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle-related diseases with mental health and financial scores
    • Legal, financial and consumer advice
  • Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
  • Menopause Café and guidance
  • Unpaid Carer Café and guidance
  • Health & well‑being resources, for example:

Our Council Plan (2023–28) sets out our priorities for this period and we deliver these by following the Nolan Values of public life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership) as well as our own Corporate Values:

• Empowerment
• Trust and honesty
• Aspiration
• Collaboration
• Making a difference
• Fairness

Closing date: 13 September 2026.