Principal Planning Enforcement Officer

Permanent

Ref: P0755

Why come to Dacorum?

Just a 25-minute train journey from the centre of London, Dacorum occupies an enviable location just outside of the M25 and is home to the towns of Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and Tring. Dacorum is an active and green place which is a centre of business, enterprise and ambition. As such we receive exciting and challenging applications in our towns and rural areas including the Green Belt -experiences to really develop your planning career.

We are an innovative and ambitious planning department, dealing with not only a high number of major planning applications but being at the forefront of planning system advances.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced candidate to join our growing wider Development Management service.

What is the opportunity?

Are you self-motivated, flexible and passionate about delivering excellent services and driving positive change? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment that values teamwork, inclusion, and respect? We are looking for a Principal Planning Enforcement Officer to join Dacorum Borough Council. We deal with a wide range of planning and environmental issues and are a committed team that has a strong record of taking proactive enforcement.

The team use their full range of skills in an effective and innovative way to secure improvements for residents across Dacorum Borough. You will possess strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills and will be adept at advising customers on how to achieve compliance and ensure that assessments of harm and expediency are conducted appropriately.

The role will lead a small and dedicated team and involve taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary. This includes attending court proceedings, committee hearings and dealing with enforcement appeals. Being a confident decision maker and having the ability to engage with all key stakeholders, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism, is key. This is a real opportunity for the right person to join a strong, efficient team whose focus is to deliver a high-quality service.

This position attracts a market forces supplement of £5,000 per annum which is subject to review in Spring 2027.

Further information

The successful candidates must be driven, enthusiastic and reliable.

Applicants must have a driving licence which is valid in the UK and use of a vehicle or frequent access to transport to access urban and rural locations.

If you would like to discuss these opportunities, or if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Tobias Fett at: tobias.fett@dacorum.gov.uk.

Interviews Dates: Between 28th July and 7th August 2025