Senior Planner (Enforcement)

About Us:

Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 135,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit.

At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services.

 

Benefits:

As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Flexibility:

• A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for up to 60% of your hours (dependent upon the role)
• Flexi-time scheme for a better work-life balance.

Lifestyle:

• Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses.
• Eye test voucher scheme
• Everyone Active Gym Membership discount

Professional Development:

• Training and Development opportunities.
• Payment of one professional subscription fee

Financial Planning:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future.
• Access to free Will writing services.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
• Free town centre parking

 

What to Expect in the Role:

The Planning Enforcement team is a busy team receiving around 600 enforcement cases a year.  This is a key role in providing a professional planning input on enforcement cases, in terms of advising the Enforcement Officers on the expediency of enforcement action, engaging with Councillors and progressing cases to formal action. 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):

• Regular case reviews and mentoring of allocated Enforcement Officer
• Providing advice on expediency of enforcement action for cases of Enforcement Officer
• Supported by Planning Manager be responsible for drafting decision reports and formal notices
• To prepare written evidence and act as Council’s witness in any legal proceedings
• To prepare appeal statements and prepare claims or responses to costs applications

 What You’ll Need (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):

• Batchelors or Masters degree in Planning or equivalent providing eligibility for application for full Chartered RTPI Membership, or Full Chartered Membership of RTPI or provide evidence that have sufficient post qualification experience and actively working towards full RTPI Chartered membership
• Experience of working in planning or enforcement team, including working on enforcement cases
• Experience of mentoring or advising other officers within a planning or enforcement environment
• Experience of enforcement or planning related appeals
• Experience of preparing formal reports
• Effective negotiations skills

 

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Clare Eynon (Planning Manager) on 01789 267575 or Clare.eynon@stratford-dc.gov.uk

 

Applications will close at midnight on Tuesday 3 June 2025

Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 23 June 2025