Planning Enforcement Officer

Planning Enforcement Officer

Role Number: DP404

Grade G: £32,597 - £36,363 per annum (pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Why join us?

Working for Cannock Chase District Council gives you the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:

• Flexitime scheme to support work–life balance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service
• Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Car Parking
• Essential Car User Allowance

About the role

We are seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to join our established high-performing Development Management Team working across Cannock Chase District.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing development of our service and you’ll be at the heart of a varied and rewarding workload, helping to deliver high‑quality services within our District.

About you

You will be:

• Qualified in GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent academic or vocational experience)
• Experienced in Planning Enforcement, working across a broad range of planning and development matters and be able to demonstrate experience of the planning enforcement process and used to working with customers in potentially difficult or challenging situations
• Confident operating in a public sector or similarly complex environment
• Collaborative, professional and committed to delivering high‑quality planning enforcement services/advice

Further details are available in the supporting documentation.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and your work will have a meaningful impact across two ambitious local authorities, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with us.

How to apply

Apply online at: https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk

If you require alternative ways of applying or need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us on 01543 462621 or email us quoting the role number at:

✉ recruitment@cannockchasedc.gov.uk

Closing date: Friday 17th July 2026

Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers