Talent.com
Brentwood
Senior Planning Enforcement Officer Development ManagementBrentwood • Essex, England, UK
Senior Planning Enforcement Officer Development Management

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer Development Management

Brentwood • Essex, England, UK
8 hours ago
Salary
£45,189.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications progression subject to satisfactory performance)

  • Are you seeking an opportunity where you will be part of a sociable and supportive team
  • Are you looking for working arrangements that enhance your work-life balance

Brentwood Borough Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to join its Planning Enforcement team. This is a key role within a proactive and well-regarded service offering the opportunity to work across a diverse and sensitive planning landscape including extensive Metropolitan Green Belt established residential areas and strategically important development sites.

The Role

As a Senior Enforcement Officer you will play a leading role in investigating and resolving breaches of planning control ensuring that development across the Borough is delivered in accordance with adopted policy and approved permissions.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing a complex caseload of enforcement investigations including high-profile and sensitive cases
  • Preparing and serving enforcement notices breach of condition notices and associated legal documentation
  • Leading negotiations to achieve proportionate and expedient resolutions
  • Providing professional advice to Members colleagues and stakeholders
  • Supporting appeals including the preparation of statements and evidence
  • Mentoring and supporting enforcement officers and contributing to service improvement

About You

We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate:

  • Substantial experience in planning enforcement ideally within a local authority context
  • A sound understanding of planning legislation policy and enforcement practice
  • Proven ability to manage complex and contentious cases through to resolution
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills
  • Confidence in providing clear robust and defensible professional advice
  • A proactive solutions-focused approach with sound judgement and resilience

A relevant planning qualification is desirable but not essential provided you have the practicable experience we are seeking.

Why Brentwood

Brentwood offers a distinctive and rewarding working environment:

  • A predominantly Green Belt Borough presenting unique and varied enforcement challenges
  • A strong emphasis on place quality design and policy-led decision making
  • Exposure to both strategic growth pressures and rural protection issues

What We Offer

  • Hybrid working with a flexible approach to home and office-based working
  • A supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Competitive salary and local government pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement

Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced enforcement professional seeking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking authority.

If you are committed to upholding planning standards can operate confidently in a complex regulatory environment and are motivated to make a tangible difference to the quality of development we would welcome your application.

For further information and an informal chat please email to arrange a call or visit to apply online.

Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 45189 - 48665

Create a job alert for this search

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer Development Management • Essex, England, UK

Similar jobs

Trainee Driving Instructor - Nationwide - Bran End, Essex, England | £38/hr Avg Lesson Rate | Up to

My Four WheelsBran End, England, GB
Full-time +1

My Four Wheels is a 5-star rated driving school with 500 instructors teaching nationwide - and due to record learner demand, we're now recruiting new Trainee Driving Instructors across the UK.If yo... Show more

 • Promoted

SIA SECURITY OFFICERS - STANSTED AIRPORT - TOP RATES - 3K JOINING BONUS

WarehousingsolutionsStansted Mountfitchet, Stansted, United Kingdom
£19.50 hourly
Full-time +1
Quick Apply

SECURITY OFFICERS NEEDED AT STANSTED AIRPORT THIS APRIL.Day , night and weekend shifts available.K paid bonus after 3 months of working with us.Shifts available to choose from :.Monday to Friday , ... Show more

Community Engagement Officer – FTC

Alzheimer's Research UKGreat Abington, England, GB
Full-time

Community Engagement Officer – FTC.The Community Engagement Officer will play a pivotal role in delivering Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Dementia Community Champions (DCC) programme.Launched in 2022, t... Show more

 • Promoted

Interim Strategic Development Lead, Skills & Employment – Greater Essex Combined County Authority

Essex County CouncilEssex, England, GB
Full-time +1

Interim Strategic Development Lead, Skills & Employment – Greater Essex Combined County Authority.Join to apply for the Interim Strategic Development Lead, Skills & Employment – Greater Essex Combi... Show more

 • Promoted

Multi Drop Delivery Driver

EVO GroupBrinkley, Cambridgeshire, GB
Full-time

Multi-Drop Delivery Driver Join Our Growing Team in Newmarket.Due to continued and exciting growth, were on the lookout for enthusiastic and dependable.Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if ... Show more

 • Promoted

Performance and Monitoring Engineer

Solus Accident Repair CentresStansted Mountfitchet, Essex, GB
Full-time

Overview Solus, part of the Aviva family, is growing our Technology capability and we're looking for a talented Performance and Monitoring Engineer to help us strengthen the stability, reliability ... Show more

 • Promoted

Attendance Officer | Secondary School | Dartford

Marchant RecruitmentDartford, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Attendance Officer Role in a Secondary School.A secondary school in Dartford is seeking to appoint an Attendance Officer to join its pastoral and administrative team as soon as possible.This is a f... Show more

Health & Safety Officer Placement Programme No Experience Needed

IT Online LearningRomford, GB
Full-time

Health & Safety Officer Placement Programme no experience needed.From £25,000 to £45,000 per annum.Trainee Health & Safety Officer £25,000£45,000 Job Programme.This is a self-funded programme th... Show more

 • Promoted

Dementia Community Engagement Officer (FTC)

Alzheimer's Research UKGreat Abington, England, GB
Full-time

A leading dementia research charity in the UK seeks a Community Engagement Officer to enhance community awareness about dementia.The role involves managing and supporting volunteers, planning event... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Governance Officer - Hybrid: Meetings & Compliance Lead

Refine RecruitmentBasildon, England, GB
Full-time

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Governance Officer to manage and coordinate vital meetings within Basildon.This hybrid role offers substantial impact in loca... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Project Officer

Alzheimer’s Research UKGreat Abington, England, GB
Full-time

Senior Project Officer – Alzheimer's Research UK.The Senior Project Officer sits with the Chief Executive Office supporting the Project & Programme Manager and is responsible for championing projec... Show more

 • Promoted

Funding Officer

Volunteer Centre HarlowBrentwood, England, GB
Part-time

Trailnet is a Brentwood-based community interest company dedicated to helping people to cycle for leisure and transport.We rely partly on external funding to support our projects, and are looking f... Show more

 • Promoted

Trainee Driving Instructor - Nationwide - Birdbrook, Essex, England | £38/hr Avg Lesson Rate | Up to

My Four WheelsBirdbrook, England, GB
Full-time +1

My Four Wheels is a 5-star rated driving school with 500 instructors teaching nationwide - and due to record learner demand, we're now recruiting new Trainee Driving Instructors across the UK.If yo... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Project Officer — Change Leader & PM Masterclass

Alzheimer’s Research UKGreat Abington, England, GB
Full-time

A leading health organization in England is seeking a Senior Project Officer to champion project management best practices across the organization.You will manage small-to-medium cross-organization... Show more

 • Promoted

Strategic Regional Rail Planning Lead

GanymedeDartford, England, GB
Full-time

Ganymede is seeking a Regional Planning Lead to oversee the planning function across a diverse portfolio in the South region.This senior role involves championing best practices and mentoring team ... Show more

 • Promoted

Housing Officer

Hamilton WoodsChelmsford, GB
Temporary

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Housing Officer on a temporary basis for 8-12 weeks, to join an organisation based in Essex.Duties of the Housing Officer role will include,... Show more

 • Promoted

Enrollment Outreach Officer

GEDU ServicesErith, England, GB
Full-time

GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector‑relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester.Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leadin... Show more

 • Promoted

Governance Professional

Commercial Services GroupAylesford, England, United Kingdom
Part-time +1

Support strong school governance across Kent.Join the Clerking Service as a Governance Professional Clerk, where you'll provide vital guidance and governance support to school boards, helping drive... Show more

Pre-Construction Lead: Fire Safety & Design Delivery

United Living GroupDartford, England, GB
Full-time

United Living Group is seeking a Pre Construction Manager in Dartford, United Kingdom to oversee the early-stage planning, cost budgeting, and design coordination.You will work with design consulta... Show more

 • Promoted

Grants & Funding Officer — Remote, Part-Time

Volunteer Centre HarlowBrentwood, England, GB
Remote
Part-time

Volunteer Centre Harlow is seeking a Funding Officer based in Brentwood to help identify grants and assist with bid submissions.This part-time role offers flexibility in hours and the option to wor... Show more