Planning Enforcement Officer — Flexible Hours

Bassetlaw District Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26-32 days holiday

Healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Job summary

Bassetlaw District Council is seeking an experienced Planning Enforcement Officer to drive a proactive enforcement service across the district. You will manage your own caseload, investigate breaches, gather evidence, and prepare recommendations in line with policy and protocol.

You will also support compliance monitoring, prepare and serve statutory notices, assist with prosecutions and appeals, and represent the Council in court when appropriate. A UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of planning law, enforcement best practice and investigation procedures.
• In-depth understanding of planning policy and statutory notices.

Responsibilities

• Investigate planning enforcement complaints and breaches of planning control.
• Undertake site visits, gather evidence, take photographs and measurements.
• Prepare recommendations in line with policy and protocol.
• Serve statutory notices and monitor compliance with enforcement action.
• Support prosecutions and planning appeals; represent the council when required.
• Negotiate with applicants, residents and stakeholders to secure outcomes.

Skills

Planning law

Enforcement best practice

Investigation procedures

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English (4–9)

Tools

UK driving licence

Job description

Bassetlaw District Council is seeking an experienced Planning Enforcement Officer to drive a proactive enforcement service across the district. You will manage your own caseload, investigate breaches, gather evidence, and prepare recommendations in line with policy and protocol.

You will also support compliance monitoring, prepare and serve statutory notices, assist with prosecutions and appeals, and represent the Council in court when appropriate. A UK driving licence is required.