Planning Enforcement Officer to Senior Planning Enforcement Officer (P00234)Fixed term contract until 23 February 2026Starting salary £33,363pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experience.37 hours per week (hybrid working)Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council are committed to becoming the best planning authority in Hertfordshire.As part of this vision, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Enforcement Officer to Senior Planning Enforcement Officer.You will enjoy the challenge of being part of a dynamic team, with the opportunity to work in both an urban and rural environment.If you are interested in working in a high-performance authority that at the same time values and delivers high quality development while seeking to enhance our New Town and Garden City environments, we want to hear from you.We are looking to recruit a Planning Enforcement Officer to Senior Planning Enforcement Officer with enthusiasm to be part of the wider Development Management team.You will report to the Principal Planning Enforcement Officer, and have some responsibility for overseeing another officer.You will be responsible for a range of work within our planning enforcement team, including investigating and monitoring alleged breaches of planning legislation relating to a variety of sites.You will need to develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, applicants, agents, solicitors and the wider community as part of providing an efficient and responsive customer-focussed service.You will have good communication and negotiation skills and be able to demonstrate methodical and well organised working.It is essential that you have experience in planning enforcement and can work and make decisions with minimal supervision. You will have some experience in staff management.The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.Due to the nature of the job, you will have a current driving licence and use of a car.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ganesh Gnanamoorthy at g.gnanamoorthy@welhat.gov.uk.Closing date for applications is 16 March 2025.Remote assessments will be held on 20 March 2025.Interviews will be held on 01 April 2025.
