Planning Enforcement Officer (Permanent)

Tandridge District Council; Limpsfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

On-site parking

Discounted health scheme

Job summary

Tandridge District Council invites applications for a Planning Enforcement Officer (Permanent) based at The Council Offices, Oxted, Surrey. You will investigate and resolve breaches of planning control, and manage your own caseload to support the enforcement team.

The role offers a salary of £35,162 - £40,533 plus a £5,000 welcome payment and a £3,000 retention payment after year two, along with pension and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning enforcement or related regulatory roles.
• Ability to investigate and resolve breaches of planning control.

Responsibilities

• Investigate breaches of planning control and determine action required.
• Report to Enforcement Manager and manage own caseload with initiative.
• Uphold confidence in the planning system and ensure compliance with approved plans.

Job description

Planning Enforcement Officer (Permanent)

Tandridge District Council, The Council Offices, 8 Station Road East, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0BT

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,162 - £40,533. Plus, a £5,000 welcome payment and a retention payment at the end of year 2 of £3,000.

A great opportunity to be involved in ensuring high quality development is in line with approved plans and ensuring breaches of planning control is regularised. This will ensure the beautiful nature of our rural District is maintained and enhance which is in east Surrey, bordering Kent and the London Boroughs to the north. We are a Green Belt authority with two National Landscapes in the District.

We know there are many things that residents love about Tandridge District including our fantastic location, our countryside and the community feel of our towns and villages. We think you will love Tandridge too.

About the role

As a Planning Enforcement Officer, you will investigate and resolve breaches of planning control. This will draw on your investigative abilities to identify whether there has been any breaches. You will report to the Enforcement Manager who will be there to support and provide guidance to you as well as your enforcement colleagues. You will need to be able to work on your own initiative in dealing with your caseload. This is a crucial part of the Enforcement Team to uphold confidence in the planning system. There is a wide variety of cases to investigate so it is an excellent opportunity to start your career in planning enforcement or to develop it further.

What we offer

When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued, and your career development will be our priority.

We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference.

We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.

We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some on-site parking.

In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (giving you the opportunity to work from home for up to three days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.

Please visit our website for more information about working for us www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs and download our Working for Tandridge guide.

Diversity statement

At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services.

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.

Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Local Government Reorganisation

The government is reorganising local councils in Surrey. The current two-tier system where services are split between Surrey County Council and district or borough councils, will be replaced by two new unitary councils - East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council.

East Surrey Council will cover Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate & Banstead and Tandridge District managing all local services, including housing, planning, waste, education, roads and social care.

Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, we need to continue to provide services.

When the new councils are created in April 2027, most staff will transfer to the new council on their current terms and conditions. Being part of a larger organisation may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety.

The majority of the roles we currently have will still be needed whether that is for planning, housing, recycling and waste, finance, IT, HR etc. Find out more about what local government reorganisation means for us

We understand that some applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information, whether supported by AI or not, must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience and qualifications.

Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

Salary

£35,162 - £40,533. Plus, a £5,000 welcome payment and a retention payment at the end of year 2 of £3,000.

Job Category

Planning

Location

Tandridge District Council, The Council Offices, 8 Station Road East, Oxted, Surrey