Planning Enforcement Officer

Rutland County Council; Oakham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Oakham is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to uphold planning standards and support community growth. The role offers tailored training for individuals motivated to learn and develop skills in a structured environment. Responsibilities include investigating complaints and monitoring developments while collaborating with various stakeholders. Hybrid working arrangements and a generous benefits package are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension

Health and wellbeing focus

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• No prior planning experience required; transferable skills from investigation, compliance, or public service are valued.
• Motivation, integrity, and willingness to learn.
• Tailored training and mentoring to interpret plans, write reports, and apply planning legislation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints, monitor development sites, and resolve breaches of planning control.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Council departments.
• Support the delivery of an effective planning enforcement service within a supportive team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proactive mindset

Customer service commitment

Job description

Overview

We are passionate about protecting Rutland’s built and natural environment and are looking for a Planning Enforcement Officer to join our team at a pivotal time. With increased development activity and a renewed focus on service excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in upholding planning standards, supporting sustainable growth, and safeguarding the quality of life in our communities.

This is a career-graded post, offering structured development and clear progression. Whether you're starting your career or bringing experience from a related enforcement or regulatory role, we’ll support you to grow and succeed.

About you

You don’t need previous planning experience. If you’ve worked in roles involving investigation, compliance, or public service such as policing, environmental protection, housing, or community safety you may already have the transferable skills we’re looking for. What matters most is your motivation, integrity, and willingness to learn.

We’ll provide tailored training and mentoring to help you build confidence in interpreting plans, writing reports, and applying planning legislation. You’ll need to be a team player with strong communication and negotiation skills, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to excellent customer service.

About the role

Working within a supportive and experienced team, you’ll help deliver an effective planning enforcement service by investigating complaints, monitoring development sites, and resolving breaches of planning control.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Council departments, liaise with elected members and external stakeholders, and contribute to protecting Rutland’s unique character.

This is a meaningful and rewarding role with real scope to develop professionally and make a lasting impact on Rutland’s places and communities.

Please note the successful candidate will require a full driving licence to travel around the county.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints, monitor development sites, and resolve breaches of planning control.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Council departments, liaise with elected members and external stakeholders, and contribute to protecting Rutland’s unique character.
• Support the delivery of an effective planning enforcement service within a supportive team.

Requirements

• No prior planning experience required; transferable skills from investigation, compliance, or public service are valued.
• Motivation, integrity, and willingness to learn.
• Tailored training and mentoring to interpret plans, write reports, and apply planning legislation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Full driving licence to travel around the county.

Benefits and working arrangements

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service. The Council offers a generous Local Government Pension, annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a focus on health and wellbeing.

While the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers hybrid working. You will have the opportunity to work from home and in the workplace to learn, develop and engage.

How to learn more and apply

Find out more: visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or contact Justin Johnson, Development Manager, at [e-mail].

How to apply: click the apply button to be redirected to the Jobs Go Public (JGP) site. If you already have a JGP account you will log in; otherwise you will be guided through the setup. Access to an account is necessary for updates sent via the JGP site to your registered email.

If you have questions about the application process, call 01572 758291 or email [e-mail]. In the event of a high volume of applications, the vacancy may close before the advertised closing date. All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and ensuring they are protected from harm.