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About the role
West Northamptonshire Council is looking for a dedicated and proactive Planning Enforcement Officer to help drive forward its place-shaping agenda.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the best developments are delivered across the region.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
What will you be doing?
In this role, you will support the Principal Enforcement Officer in providing timely and appropriate advice on all matters related to planning enforcement. You will assist in the monitoring of large developments and investigate all aspects of breaches of planning control, ensuring compliance with all current investigation and planning legislation. Frequent site visits will be required, therefore a valid driving license and access to a car is essential. Some visits will be required at short notice.
You will contribute to the development of a flexible and resilient team, working collaboratively to meet service objectives and improve outcomes for the Council and the wider community. Maintaining strong relationships with Councillors, local bodies, and community groups, including Parish and Town Councils, will be a key part of your role, ensuring effective communication and a customer-focused approach to planning matters.
About you
Depth and range of practical experience that demonstrates the ability to deal with all aspects of planning enforcement and monitoring is required.
Experience in planning enforcement and/or legal capacity.
You will need to be methodical, have an attention to detail and be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about planning and development, with a commitment to delivering positive change in West Northamptonshire. If you are ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.
About us
We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government
reform in recent history. As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey
to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and
communities.
Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is ‘to make West Northants a great
place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to
make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance,
Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver
services.
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with
ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail,
and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A
place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-
minded people.
When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.
Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and
challenges you in a positive way, every day.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
