Enforcement and Monitoring Officer (Planning Enforcement)

West Northamptonshire Council is looking for a dedicated and proactive Planning Enforcement Officer to help drive forward its place-shaping agenda.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the best developments are delivered across the region.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council.

In this role, you will support the Principal Enforcement Officer in providing timely and appropriate advice on all matters related to planning enforcement. You will assist in the monitoring of large developments and investigate all aspects of breaches of planning control, ensuring compliance with all current investigation and planning legislation.

You will contribute to the development of a flexible and resilient team, working collaboratively to meet service objectives and improve outcomes for the Council and the wider community. Maintaining strong relationships with Councillors, local bodies, and community groups, including Parish and Town Councils, will be a key part of your role, ensuring effective communication and a customer-focused approach to planning matters.

Previous experience in a planning enforcement or investigation team is desirable.

Depth and range of practical experience that demonstrates the ability to deal with monitoring planning approvals, S106 obligations and community infrastructure levy payments.

Experience in planning enforcement, accountancy and/or legal capacity.

You will need to be methodical, have an attention to detail and be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about planning and development, with a commitment to delivering positive change in West Northamptonshire. If you are ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what its like to work at West Northants Council.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

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