Principal Planning Enforcement Officer

South Kesteven District Council; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in South Kesteven is seeking an experienced Enforcement Officer to lead on planning enforcement matters. The role involves investigating complaints, providing expert advice, and developing the enforcement team to enhance service objectives. Candidates should have a solid background in planning enforcement, excellent communication skills, and a methodical approach to problem-solving. This position offers generous leave, access to a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunities for career development

Low-cost health care plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Regular well-being activities

Qualifications

• Experience of planning enforcement work and knowledge of the planning system.
• Experience of leading case reviews and mentoring enforcement officers.
• Well organised, self‑motivated, able to work independently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Attention to detail, methodical and collaborative through the issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead on enforcement matters ensuring complaints are investigated according to policy.
• Provide expert planning advice to guide enforcement decisions.
• Develop the enforcement team to meet service objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with Councilors and stakeholders.

Skills

Planning enforcement experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Our Planning Enforcement function is recognised by our elected members for the critical role that it plays in maintaining public confidence in the planning system. This part of our service has made significant progress over the last few years, and we're now looking for an ambitious enforcement officer who is ready to shape the next steps.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a range of enforcement matters and be responsible for ensuring that complaints are investigated and assessed in accordance with the Council's enforcement policy.
• Use your considerable planning experience to provide expert advice to guide enforcement decisions and progress cases to formal action where appropriate.
• Lead on the development of the enforcement team, working collaboratively to meet the service objectives and improve outcomes for the Council.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Councilors, Town and Parish Councils and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure an effective, customer‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience of planning enforcement work and knowledge of the planning system.
• Experience of leading case reviews and mentoring enforcement officers.
• Well organised, self‑motivated, able to work independently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Attention to detail, methodical and collaborative through the issues.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days (plus Bank Holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Opportunities for career and self‑development.
• Low‑cost health care plan.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.
• Regular well‑being activities.