Senior Planning Enforcement Officer - Hybrid

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer - Hybrid Reference: REQ
0228
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 isseekinga passionate and experienced

Senior 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 isdesignateda 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 thecouncil 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

WhatYou’llBring

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?

Ifyou'relooking for a role where yourexpertisewill be valued and your work will make a visible difference,we’dlove to hear from you.

For an informal chat, contact Simon Penketh, Principal Planning Enforcement Officer, on .In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasmwe provide a range of staff benefits. Please  for more information: local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible.

Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.

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.

Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.

Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place.

It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious.

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: Hybrid
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