Planning Enforcement Manager — Hybrid, Local Impact

EHDC; Sheet; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Generous annual leave

Flexi time

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

East Hampshire District Council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Planning Enforcement Manager to lead the enforcement function across a diverse district, including significant landscapes. You will manage a skilled team, develop strategies, and represent the council in appeals and tribunals.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of planning legislation, and experience with high-profile cases. A full UK driving licence and RTPI membership are desirable, with hybrid working in

Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning enforcement within a local authority setting.
• Detailed knowledge of planning legislation, enforcement powers and appeal processes.
• Experience of managing complex and high-profile enforcement cases.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation abilities.
• Experience of working with elected Members, legal advisors and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate the Planning Enforcement Team.
• Oversee a diverse caseload of enforcement investigations and appeals.
• Develop and implement enforcement strategies, policies and procedures.
• Ensure enforcement cases are progressed effectively and in accordance with statutory requirements and performance targets.
• Provide specialist advice to councillors, senior management and other services.
• Work collaboratively with the South Downs National Park Authority and other partner agencies.
• Manage enforcement budgets and contribute to service planning and improvement.
• Prepare reports for committees and senior leadership when required.

Skills

Planning enforcement

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Negotiation

Education

RTPI membership

Job description

East Hampshire District Council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Planning Enforcement Manager to lead the enforcement function across a diverse district, including significant landscapes. You will manage a skilled team, develop strategies, and represent the council in appeals and tribunals.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of planning legislation, and experience with high-profile cases. A full UK driving licence and RTPI membership are desirable, with hybrid working in