Planning Enforcement Officer

Surrey County Council; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to join their dynamic Planning Development Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable waste management and mineral resource regulation in a vibrant community. With a focus on collaboration and compliance, you will engage with various stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of planning policies. Enjoy a flexible work environment that encourages productivity and well-being, alongside generous benefits including additional leave options and a supportive Employee Assistance Programme. If you are passionate about planning and making a difference in your community, this role is for you.

Benefits

26 days' holiday

Option to buy additional leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Carer's leave

Generous pension scheme

Lifestyle discounts

Paid volunteering days

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Degree in land-use planning or related field required.
• Strong understanding of land-use planning in local government.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sustainable waste management development across the County.
• Regulate mineral and waste development, conducting investigations.

Skills

Land-use planning

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

IT skills (MS Office, database management)

Education

Degree in land-use planning or related field

Tools

MS Office

Database management systems

Job description

• Directorate: Highways, Infrastructure & Planning
• Location: Woking, Surrey

Description

The starting salary for this role is £35,730 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.

Are you looking for an opportunity to build your Planning career?We are currently looking for aPlanning Enforcement Officer to join our Planning Development Team within the Environment and Planning Directorate at Surrey County Council.

The administrative work base is in Woking, however The Planning Group has an agile workstyle which means that you will work at different locations and venues including from home. Subject to team requirements, Officers are encouraged to choose the location where they think will be most productive and have access to technology to connect with team members, although weekly office-based working is expected.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

Surrey County Council is putting Surrey's people and places at the heart of everything we do. We want Surrey to be a uniquely special place where everyone has a great start to life, people live healthy and fulfilling lives, are enabled to achieve their full potential and contribute to their community, and no one is left behind.

As a member of the Planning Enforcement and Monitoring Team, you will play an important role in ensuring the appropriate delivery of sustainable waste management development and the supply of vital mineral resources across the County. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Minerals and Waste development is implemented and operated in a compliant manner.

The role will have a primary focus on the regulation of authorised mineral and waste development with opportunities to pursue formal and informal remedies to issues identified at authorised sites. The role will also support the team in the carrying out of its reactive work, conducting and supporting on investigations into unauthorised Minerals and Waste development.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• A degree qualification in land-use planning or related field (geography, environmental science, urban design, architecture, geology, sustainability)
• A good understanding of land-use planning in England particularly within local government
• Intellectual ability, political awareness and skills that would enable you to work in a team and be a good communicator, negotiator, influencer and leader
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and database management systems

The role holder will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 26th May 2025 with interviews to follow.

This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values .

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.