Planning Enforcement Officer

Maldon District Council; Maldon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated professional to join their Planning Department on a full-time basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in planning enforcement, conducting site visits, and collaborating with a dynamic team. With a focus on delivering high-quality services, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact within the community. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of an organization that values innovation and customer satisfaction. If you're passionate about planning and eager to develop your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with site inspections, note-taking, and photography.
• Ability to understand permitted development rights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits for planning enforcement cases and report findings.
• Collaborate with Enforcement Team officers on complex site visits.

Skills

Knowledge of Town Planning legislation

Site inspections

Customer interactions

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Tools

Council's management systems

Job description

This role offers remote and flexible working arrangements, with some presence required at the Council Offices based on business needs.

Description

Maldon District Council is seeking a professional to join our busy and dynamic Planning Department within the Enforcement Service on a permanent, full-time basis.

The ideal candidate should have some knowledge of Town Planning legislation, practical experience with site inspections—including note-taking, photography, and customer interactions.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop your professional career in planning enforcement.

Working at the Council allows you to be part of an organization committed to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services. Our success stems from being commercially savvy and innovative. We continually seek to improve our services to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

This role supports our positive hybrid working approach, offering opportunities to work remotely and from the office. It also involves site visits around the Maldon District, including visits to attractive local areas.

About this role

1. Conduct site visits for planning enforcement cases, taking detailed notes and photographs, and uploading them into the Council's management systems.
2. Understand permitted development rights.
3. Perform site visits for S106 legal clause discharge and housing development monitoring, reporting findings to the Planning Policy Section.
4. Collaborate with Enforcement Team officers, assisting with complex site visits.
5. Assist with basic customer correspondence regarding sites that do not require planning permission after site inspection.

For an informal discussion about this position

For more information, please contact Anne Shorland on 01621 732679 or email [e-mail]. Read and download the job description for further details.

Please note: All interview notifications will be sent via email. Ensure you provide a valid email address for contact. If email communication is not suitable due to additional needs, please inform us at 01621 854477 so we can support you fairly.

Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful.