Planning Officer (Enforcement)

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Planning Officer with enforcement experience to tackle diverse planning challenges. This full-time, permanent role offers flexible hybrid working, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. You'll play a crucial role in appraising enforcement complaints, assessing breaches, and presenting cases in court. With a strong emphasis on staff development and innovation, this position offers generous benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, and career development opportunities. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in planning and enforcement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Work

Generous Holidays

Free Parking

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Travel Loans

Lease Cars

Staff Discounts

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree eligible for RTPI membership and knowledge of planning legislation.
• Experience in enforcement and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Appraising enforcement complaints and assessing breaches against policies.
• Drafting enforcement notices and processing planning applications.

Skills

Planning Legislation Knowledge

Customer Service Skills

Enforcement Experience

Clear Spoken English

Education

Degree in Town and Country Planning

Job description

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Planning Officer (Enforcement), Maidstone

Client:

Maidstone Borough Council

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Logistics

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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About the Role

Working in a Borough with diverse planning challenges, Maidstone values its heritage and countryside. We seek a Planner with enforcement experience to impact positively. Responsibilities include appraising enforcement complaints, assessing breaches against policies, drafting enforcement notices, processing planning applications, advising Planning Committee members, and presenting cases in court and appeals. The role involves development management and enforcement, with training provided. This is a full-time, permanent position with flexible hybrid working, and an opportunity for internal secondment.

About Maidstone Borough Council

Maidstone Borough Council aims to deliver high-quality services, foster a successful economy, and create a sustainable future. We support staff development, promote flexible working, and value innovation. Benefits include flexible hybrid work, generous holidays, free parking, health and wellbeing programs, pension scheme, life assurance, travel loans, lease cars, staff discounts, and career development opportunities.

About You

Ideally, you hold a degree in Town and Country Planning, eligible for RTPI membership, with knowledge of planning legislation and enforcement experience. Excellent customer service skills, clear spoken English, and a full UK driving license are essential.

Selection Process

Applications are reviewed by the recruiting manager. Successful candidates will undergo a role-specific assessment and interview. Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The council holds a Sponsor License for eligible visa sponsorship.