Enforcement Officer (Career Graded)

Enforcement Officer (Career Graded)

37 hours per week

Appointment ranges:

Principal Enforcement Officer £40,212 - £48,915 p.a.

Senior Enforcement Officer £36,573 - £40,607 p.a.

Enforcement Officer £29,696 - £36,573 p.a

Salary within ranges dependent on experience, qualifications and evidence of continuous professional development.

About the role

Are you an ambitious planning enforcement professional ready to hit the ground running at Runnymede Borough Council? Or are you looking to take your first steps in to planning enforcement?

This could be the opportunity for you. Not only can we offer great career progression but also exposure to interesting cases in an experienced and to be part of an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team.  The team of 5 Enforcement Officers is otherwise fully staffed with experienced permanent team members.

About you

At Principal level, you would be expected to have significant practical planning enforcement experience and knowledge. For a Senior role you would be expected to have demonstrable experience in planning enforcement and be ready to take on a caseload of more complex cases.

For an Enforcement Officer level role we are interested to hear from applicants with a range of relevant experience. Experience of Planning Enforcement is desirable, however we are also very interested in hearing from candidates with suitable transferable skills and a desire to develop a career in planning enforcement.

Most of all, we are seeking a confident, self-motivated and diplomatic person with a ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to deliver positive outcomes for the future of the Borough.  You should be able to provide clear and accurate advice to stakeholders and show excellent customer care, verbal and written skills.   

Benefits

• 28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Cycle to work + further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• Health and Dental insurance plan
• Mileage allowance

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.

Our modern offices, based in Surrey on the edge of London, are in Addlestone town centre and near the M25. Addlestone has a new cinema, Waitrose and gym within walking distance. 

Access to free parking for part of the week is also available and the Council has a flexible working policy that can accommodate working from home part of the week.

How to apply

For more information on the Enforcement Officer role and to apply please visit the council website.

We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources who will be able to assist you.

The Council is happy to receive applications from individuals who are interested in part-time work. If you are interested in working part time hours please state your preferred working pattern in the ‘additional information’ section of the application form.

We would welcome the opportunity to tell you more about the role.  Please call Victoria Gibson, Development Manager (01932 425256) or Ashley Smith, Corporate Head of Development Management and Building Control (01932 425240) to find out more.

Closing Date: 29th June 2025 at 11:59pm

Interview Date: TBC