Planning Enforcement / Senior Enforcement Officer

At East Herts, we understand the importance of effective enforcement in maintaining a high performing planning service. That’s why we have a dedicated team and robust policies and frameworks in place to manage and resolve enforcement matters.

We are seeking an ambitious enforcement officer to join our team and contribute to our objectives of well-managed, sustainable growth and the preservation of everything our community values. Your work will have a direct impact on shaping our community and preserving its unique character for future generations.

This role is suitable for someone that already has experience working in planning enforcement and is interested in managing a mixed and varied portfolio of enforcement cases. If appointed at Enforcement Officer level, this career grade post provides the opportunity to progress to senior level, working on more complex cases.

Part-time working and job share considered

The Role

• Responsible for managing a varied workload of Enforcement cases (including more complex cases depending on experience).
• At senior level, supervising and mentoring more junior staff.
• Supporting the Enforcement Team Leader to drive forward service improvements.
• Effective delivery of high-quality service outputs that meet policy and corporate objectives.

About you

• Excellent working knowledge of relevant planning legislation and regulations relating to Development Management and Planning Enforcement.
• Experience of managing a wide range of enforcement cases.
• Experience of carefully and rigorously investigating of planning control.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively both with colleagues and a wide range of others, including representatives from legal firms, members of the public, legal / estates professionals, developers and landowners to achieve required outcomes.
• Experience of working collaboratively with others to organise workloads and resolve problems.
• Good IT skills and the ability to research case law and good practice

What can we offer you?

• Opportunities for growth and cross- department working, learning new skills and service area
• 26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service
• Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits
• Employee well-being programme
• Employee events group
• Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
• Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts
• Free parking in our offices and select council owned car parks during business hours
• Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounts at council-owned leisure centres
• Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East Of England
• Professional environment where your career path really matters and your development is supported by the organisation

*In line with their pay policy, EHC will review the application of the Market Forces Supplement annually, and if warranted, will make adjustments in liaison with affected staff.

How to apply

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Jon Wragg, Planning Enforcement Team Leader on 01279 502079.

Closing date: 9th May 2026

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