Planning Enforcement Officer

Do you want a dynamic job with a varied workload?

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the planning system and procedures and a full UK driving licence?

Do you have knowledge of the planning system and procedures?

Are you interested in legislation and enforcement?

Are you looking for a role that will actively invest in your professional development?

Do you have the ability to read plans and drawings?

At Waverley we invest in our staff and will offer you unbeatable support and extensive training to take your career forward. We are committed to your professional development and have recently seen a number of talented team members successfully promoted internally.

As part of the Planning Enforcement team, you will get the opportunity to further your knowledge of the planning and development management process and gain experience in dealing with complaints and planning enforcement matters. This will include the opportunity to be involved with appeals and complex developments.

We are looking for an officer with good organisational and time management skills, combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to customer care. You will also have the ability to read plans and drawings and prepare and present information effectively in writing and orally. Clear, accurate spoken and written English is essential for the post.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation that you will be working from the office twice a week. This particular role will require you to attend site and the office at short notice. This is a politically sensitive post.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Victoria Choularton, Enforcement Team Leader, on 01483 523008.

We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Thursday 15th May 2025.

Interview date: Friday 30th May 2025.

Interviews will be held in person at The Burys Offices in Godalming.

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.