Senior Planning Enforcement Lead - Flexible Working

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

LGPS pension

Annual leave 28-34 days

Salary sacrifice & discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Senior Enforcement Officer in Harrogate to join the Enforcement Team. The role covers Craven/Harrogate and travel across the county to south areas, supporting sustainable development and high-quality places to live and work.

You will lead complex enforcement casework, mentor staff, and manage your own caseload while ensuring sound decisions and effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with complex and controversial planning enforcement cases.
• Experience investigating and collecting evidence on enforcement cases.
• Excellent knowledge of planning legislation and regulations including Town & Country Planning Act.
• Degree in planning or related subject, or proven equivalent knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex enforcement casework and investigations.
• Provide technical support and coaching for staff.
• Manage a personal enforcement caseload and ensure sound decisions.

Skills

Complex enforcement casework

Evidence gathering

Planning legislation knowledge

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Degree in planning related subject

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Senior Enforcement Officer in Harrogate to join the Enforcement Team. The role covers Craven/Harrogate and travel across the county to south areas, supporting sustainable development and high-quality places to live and work.

You will lead complex enforcement casework, mentor staff, and manage your own caseload while ensuring sound decisions and effective service delivery.