Senior Enforcement Officer [Planning]

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Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Come join us and be part of our success.

The Government’s ambition alongside Knowsley’s commitment to economic growth and housing delivery makes this an exciting time to further your career in town planning here in Knowsley.

Knowsley is about to embark on the second phase of its journey to deliver a sustainable future for the Borough.

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Senior Enforcement Officer [Planning] to play a key role within our Planning Service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking authority committed to high‑quality development, robust enforcement, and excellent customer service.

As our Senior Enforcement Officer [Planning] , you will:

Lead and manage a small team of two staff; a Planning Enforcement Officer, responsible for investigating alleged breaches of planning control, and a Monitoring Officer, responsible for the administration of S106 agreements and the management of planning condition discharge processes.

Oversee complex and high‑profile investigations, providing professional guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance to ensure cases are handled effectively and in accordance with legislation and policy.

Take the lead on the most challenging enforcement matters, including formal notices, appeals, prosecutions, and negotiations to secure positive outcomes.

Work collaboratively across the Planning Service and with internal and external stakeholders in services like Legal, Building Control, Environmental Health etc

Contribute to continuous improvement by helping shape procedures, reviewing processes, and supporting performance monitoring.

You will have experience in planning or a closely related area and will be confident in managing complex investigations and representing the Council at appeal or prosecution. You will also have excellent communication skills and will have significant experience of negotiating and influencing to ensure that high quality outcomes are achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in planning enforcement who is looking to develop their career in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation, skills with an ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

Alan Kilroe; email at alan.kilroe@knowsley.gov.uk, Tel: 0151 443 2315 or

Jo sheridan; email at jo.sheridan@knowsley.gov.uk, Tel: 0151 443 2376