Planning Enforcement Officer - Hybrid Work & Career Growth

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private health care

Learning and development

Wellbeing support

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Volunteer days

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are hiring Planning Enforcement Officers to join the Planning Enforcement team in Ipswich. The roles offer training, mentoring and real opportunities to progress, handling diverse cases and site inspections with residents, businesses and developers.

You will investigate planning concerns, draft notices and support legal proceedings, while operating within a flexible, hybrid working pattern and a commitment to outstanding public service.

Qualifications

• You will hold a relevant degree or a Certificate in Planning Enforcement or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience and transferable skills.
• Sound understanding of planning legislation and enforcement practice, with a desire to further develop technical expertise through training and professional development.
• Experience or knowledge of legislation relating to the protection and conservation of listed buildings would be an advantage, though development will be provided for the right candidate.
• You will be a confident communicator with strong investigative, negotiation and report-writing skills, able to engage with residents, businesses, developers and other stakeholders.
• You will hold a full current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Investigate planning concerns, carry out site inspections and assess developments to identify breaches of planning legislation.
• Draft enforcement notices, gather evidence and support legal proceedings.
• Engage with residents, businesses and developers to provide clear advice on the appropriate course of action.
• Seek practical, proportionate solutions at the earliest opportunity, including involvement in pre-application service and mediation with communities.
• Manage a varied caseload across a rural district with regular site visits.

Education

Relevant degree or Certificate in Planning Enforcement

Job description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are hiring Planning Enforcement Officers to join the Planning Enforcement team in Ipswich. The roles offer training, mentoring and real opportunities to progress, handling diverse cases and site inspections with residents, businesses and developers.

You will investigate planning concerns, draft notices and support legal proceedings, while operating within a flexible, hybrid working pattern and a commitment to outstanding public service.