Senior Planning Enforcement / Planning Enforcement Officer

Rugby Borough Council; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council focused on community growth is seeking a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to join their Development and Enforcement Team in Rugby, England. The role is integral to ensuring effective planning enforcement, requiring strong communication and problem-solving skills. Candidates should have experience in planning enforcement work and be self-motivated. The position offers a range of benefits including generous leave and hybrid working options. This is a full-time position with part-time options considered.

Benefits

35 days leave

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working up to 60%

Flexi time scheme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Subsidised parking

Structured Induction Programme

Learning and Development opportunities

Payment of professional subscription

Family Friendly Policies

Support for health & wellbeing

Generous compassionate leave

Retail Discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in planning enforcement work.
• Knowledge of the planning system is essential.
• Must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning enforcement matters.
• Investigate and assess enforcement complaints.
• Explain planning processes to customers.

Skills

Planning enforcement work

Knowledge of the planning system

Good communication skills

Customer service

Problem resolution

Organisation

Self-motivation

Job description

Qualifications

You will need to have experience of planning enforcement work together with knowledge of the planning system. You must be well organised and self‑motivated with the ability to work independently, have very good communication skills and the ability to resolve a range of problems in a customer‑focused manner. A full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use is essential.

About the Council

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both community and colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the country’s fastest‑growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

About Rugby

Rugby is one of the fastest growing towns in the country and is set to grow by 30% by 2035. Located in Warwickshire, near the cities of Coventry and Leicester, with direct rail links to London and Birmingham and within “the golden triangle” of the strategic road network, Rugby’s accessibility is one of the key attributes making it a great place to live and work.

Role Responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen to work as an integral part of our friendly and pro‑active Development and Enforcement Team as a Senior Planning Enforcement / Planning Enforcement Officer to help deliver the Council’s vision for the borough. You’ll be leading on a range of planning enforcement matters and be responsible for ensuring enforcement complaints are investigated and assessed in a timely manner in accordance with the Council’s Enforcement Policy. Explaining every step of the planning and enforcement process to our customers is vital to our success, and your achievements will be based not only on your ability to do your job but also on putting customer service at the heart of everything you do. In addition, there is plenty of scope to get involved in a diverse range of workload from the urban area of the town to the rolling Warwickshire countryside much of which is Green Belt, as well as heritage and cultural work that helps preserve the birthplace of the game of Rugby. Whilst it is a full‑time role (37 hours per week), part‑time options may be considered.

Benefits

• 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured Induction Programme
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more