Overview
Reference: REQ0185
Description: Make a Difference in One of England’s Most Beautiful Districts
Are you ready to take the lead in safeguarding one of the UK’s most diverse and historically rich landscapes? Stroud District Council is seeking a passionate and experiencedSenior Planning Enforcement Officerto join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our communities.
Why Join Us?
Work Where It Matters: Over half of our district is designated a National Landscape, with 3,000+ listed buildings, and internationally important wildlife sites
Collaborative Culture: Join a small, friendly, and committed team that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement
Career Development: Play a key role in mentoring colleagues and driving professional growth across the service
Challenging & Rewarding: Tackle complex cases, lead investigations, and make decisions that have a real impact
Your Role
As a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer, you’ll:
Lead investigations into serious breaches of planning control
Use formal enforcement powers and represent the council in legal proceedings
Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of learning
Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and elected Members
Balance office work with regular site visits for a varied and engaging workload
What You’ll Bring
Proven experience in planning enforcement and a strong grasp of relevant legislation
Excellent communication and decision-making skills
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a customer-first approach
Ability to thrive under pressure and manage a diverse caseload
A degree in planning or a related field is preferred
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your work will make a visible difference, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal chat, contact Simon Penketh, Principal Planning Enforcement Officer, on 01453 766321
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasmwe provide a fantastic, sector-leading range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information:
https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-us
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies
Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website:
Stroud District – The Natural Place
Region:
Location: Ebley Mill – Stroud
Salary: *GBP*45,091 per annum
Package: -Excellent pension scheme – Flexi Working Scheme – Hybrid working approach – Employee Wellbeing Offer – For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Permanent
