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Position: Planning Policy Assistant Location: South Downs Centre, Midhurst (Hybrid Working) Closing Date: 25 January 2026 Interview Date: 5 February 2026 Salary: £28,540 to £31,127 Hours: 37 hours per week Type of post: Permanent Are you interested in a career in planning, helping to influence how development happens within South Downs National Park? Are you good at chasing down information and statistics and presenting information clearly? Do you like designing and implementing systems that organise information and make it easily available to users? Are you reliable, organised and good with detail, but can also communicate that information to others? If so, then this could be the perfect job for you. An exciting opportunity has arisen within SDNPA’s Planning Policy Team to contribute to our South Downs Local Plan Review, which will be published for its final consultation and submitted for examination in 2026. As Planning Policy Assistant, you will play a vital role in finalising this Local Plan, carrying out the consultation and assisting the team in preparing for and participating in the Local Plan examination. We will also be starting work on minerals and waste plans under the new plan-making system being introduced in 2026, so you will have an opportunity to participate in the first generation of these new 30-month plans and help make the legislation work in practice. It is an exciting time to be a policy planner! Provided you meet the minimum criteria, you will also have the opportunity to gain or improve your qualifications to progress a career in planning. Does this sound like something that interests you? Do you think you meet the person specification and can make this role your own? Then please apply! To apply: Please apply via the button shown to upload your CV and complete our application, referring to the person specification. SDNPA is an inclusive organisation, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability, and age. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants. In all circumstances, the SDNPA appoints on merit, based on the evidence the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post. Further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion can be found on our website. SDNPA Enhanced Benefits - Flexible working (this is available for the majority of our roles. However, some positions may require on-site presence and/or specific hours due to business needs) - Local government pension scheme - Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Heat Scheme (capped interest-free green home improvement loan, available on a first-come, first-served basis) - Healthcare, includes cash plan, counselling and wellbeing discounts - Access to Health and Wellbeing portal and webinars - 27 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays - Professional development support - Cycle to work scheme - Car sharing - Use of pool cars - Regular staff events/activities, which support the SDNPA’s Purposes and Duty

Planning Policy Assistant

Post titleSenior Enforcement OfficerPost No44078SalaryStarting from £47,181 to £51,356 per annumGradeGrade 8Hours37 hours per weekPlace of workWorthing Town Hall/hybridClosing date25th January 2026 at 23:55 pmInterviewsTBC We are looking for an experienced Senior Enforcement Officer to join our team. While mainly operating joint services, Adur &amp; Worthing remain as separate planning authorities and therefore offer a unique opportunity to work across both Councils with their own respective Local Plans, Development Management policies and Planning Committees. The work is therefore diverse and rewarding and requires an agile way of working to ensure the priorities of both Councils are met.As a Senior Enforcement Officer you will take the lead in enforcing all relevant legislation across Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council.The duties of the post will include:<ul><li>To perform the lead role for the Council on planning, listed building advertisement and tree related enforcement complaints, many of which may be of a complex or controversial nature including the drafting, reviewing, preparation and the service of delegated and committee reports and statutory notices where necessary.</li><li>Investigate all planning enforcement complaints in line with relevant legislation including the interpretation of information and plans to consider each enquiry and identifying the most appropriate course of action.</li><li>Prepare relevant documentation in consultation with the Legal Services team to ensure the appropriate action is taken where necessary.</li><li>Supervision and mentoring of the Planning Enforcement Officer with regard to the above processes. Provide support, mentoring and supervision including reviewing each case, maintaining accurate case logs and making decisions in accordance with the Council’s Enforcement Plan.</li><li>Liaison with the Development Management Manger, Head of Planning &amp; Development and other other officers within the Regenerative Development section.</li><li>To maintain a high level of customer service with internal and external bodies and to create and maintain effective working relationships.</li><li>To consider continued service improvement, with a digital by default approach.</li></ul>Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:<ul><li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Training &amp; development</li><li>Occupational Health</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Employee resource groups/networks </li><li>Buddy Support Programme </li><li>Flexible working options</li></ul>Further details regarding this role are contained within the Job Description and Person Specification. If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to receiving your application!At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.





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At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be&nbsp;that difference.
Overall Job Purpose:
We are looking to recruit someone with significant experience of planning compliance work to lead the Planning Compliance Team. Ideally you would already have experience of leading a team in this sector, but consideration will be given to candidates who have significant experience in the field but no previous leadership roles.
You will lead a team of four investigating planning breaches in the district. As part of the role, you will have your own high-profile caseload, and we are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate success in taking formal action with experience of appearing in court.
We offer an opportunity to develop your skills, join a supportive and friendly team, and the chance to shape and better the built environment within Arun.
The job is based at the Civic Centre in Littlehampton, and this will be your contractual job location. However, it is likely there will be some working from home and so will need an appropriate space to work from.
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and&nbsp;fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working&nbsp;arrangements.&nbsp;Please see <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun" target="_blank">Why work for Arun</a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job" target="_blank">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 16 January 23:59pm
Interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 26 January and 2 February 2026
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