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Permanent Ref: P0807 Why come to Dacorum? &nbsp;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? &nbsp;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 Lead 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 contribute to 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. 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, sometimes at one days’ notice for priority visits. If you would like to discuss these opportunities, or if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Tobias Fett at: <a href="mailto:tobias.fett@dacorum.gov.uk" target="_blank">tobias.fett@dacorum.gov.uk</a>. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details. Interviews Dates: Between 14th and 17th October 2025

Dacorum Borough Council

Lead Planning Enforcement Officer

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form</a>
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Senior Planning Compliance Officer 
Planning Compliance (Enforcement) - Development Management, Planning and Environmental Health
Salary: £46,868 - £56,105 pa (Scale 36-45) 
Closing date: Monday 15 September 2025 (9am)
Interview date: Thursday 25 September 2025
What makes planning at Elmbridge different?
Elmbridge Borough Council is a progressive organisation. We pride ourselves on listening to our customers and providing high quality services, as cost effectively as possible. Due to increasing planning application fees, Elmbridge has recently created additional posts and we are looking for a Senior Planning Compliance Officer to join us in our Compliance and Trees team.
The Role
As a Senior Compliance Officer, you will help us investigate and resolve alleged breaches of planning control.&nbsp; Sometimes these could be quite complex cases which will draw on your experience and knowledge of Planning legislation and dealing with sensitive and difficult situations.&nbsp; Don’t worry if some of these may be new to you, our Team Leader is here to support you too.
You will also:
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<li>work well as part of team but also on your own</li>
<li>support your colleagues with their workload and priorities</li>
<li>have experience carrying out investigations and gathering evidence</li>
<li>have experience writing appeal statements, preparing for Hearings and Inquiries</li>
<li>and have a good eye for detail</li>
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Working with the support of the wider management team, you will be enthusiastic, motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a wide variety of customers of the service, as well as being politically astute.&nbsp;
You will see the other essential criteria in the person specification, but it’s your approach to work that will be your main asset.
Whether you are a planning manager or a development management officer looking for a change, we would encourage you to apply.&nbsp;&nbsp; You will understand that you have an important role to play in helping us to shape Elmbridge. You will be supporting our residents and helping them to understand the role good planning makes in shaping an area.
Location
Elmbridge is located within Surrey, approximately 17 miles south-west of Central London.&nbsp; The River Thames is the borough’s northern boundary and we share borders with the London boroughs of Richmond and Kingston upon Thames and Guildford, Mole Valley, Runnymede, Spelthorne and Woking.&nbsp; Elmbridge is fortunate to have a wide network of open space including 800 ha of green and blue infrastructure owned and managed by the Council. We also have the historic landscaped gardens at Painshill Park and Claremont.
The Compliance and Trees Team is part of our Development Management service.&nbsp; We believe sustainable development can only be delivered alongside a robust planning compliance regime and ensuring the retention and enhancement of our trees and biodiversity.&nbsp;
Elmbridge is one of the busiest local planning authorities in the country and sets very high standards for the delivery of planning decisions within government targets.&nbsp; With land values that rival London and a population of 135,000, we will provide you with an interesting and challenging step in your career.
About us
We know we ask a lot, but the good news is that we give a lot too.
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<li>Learning and development:</li>
<li>We will support you on that journey by creating a bespoke learning and development plan for you.</li>
<li>You will meet people in the team who have completed Masters, been promoted within the team and have taken on other professional qualifications.</li>
<li>Flexibility:</li>
<li>We know hybrid working is here to stay and we will discuss the right mix of home and office for you.</li>
<li>Wellbeing:</li>
<li>When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.</li>
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The package:</li>
<li>Not forgetting our excellent pension and ‘Thrive’ package of employee benefits and discounts with various local businesses, there is also free employee parking.</li>
<li>We offer a generous pension scheme and excellent benefits such as your birthday off and the option to buy additional holiday days, plus we are closed between Christmas and New Year – no annual leave required.</li>
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What else?
We encourage you to read more on us and if you have any queries please give us a call.
Here are some reading options to help you with your decision making:
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<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/elmbridge-borough-council/?viewAsMember=true" target="_blank">Our LinkedIn page</a></li>
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If you would like to talk to us about the role, please give Antoinette our Team Leader a call on 01372 474826.
What are you waiting for?

Elmbridge Borough Council

Senior Compliance Officer

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form</a>
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Technical Support Officer 
Interview date: TBC 
We are seeking a highly motivated talented individual to fill the role of Technical Support Officer within our dynamic Business Support Team. The Business Support Team is the engine room that supports the entire Planning Service. The team validates and registers all planning applications, processes Planning Appeals, plays a key role in the administration and monitoring of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and is responsible for leading our programme of process review, system updates as well as driving and monitoring our overall service performance.
You could be starting out in your career or have established skills in providing the support within a Planning or other local authority department. Experience of validating and registering planning applications would be an advantage, but don’t worry if you don’t have any experience as we provide a full training package.
This is more than a job opportunity; it is your chance to play a significant role in the community and be an integral part of our borough’s development journey.
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Amanda Leonard, Planning Business Support Team Leader on 01372 474 427 or email <a href="mailto:aleonard@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">aleonard@elmbridge.gov.uk</a>
About us 
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Flexibility: we know you have to juggle work and life commitments and our approach to hybrid working is there to support you.</li>
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Wellbeing: when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.</li>
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The package: not forgetting our excellent pension, discounts with various local businesses, and free employee parking at the Civic Centre. Plus, your birthday off and time off between Christmas and New Year, no annual leave required.</li>
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The closing date for applications is Monday, 13 October 2025 at 09:00. However, this date is given as a guide and is subject to change. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applicants has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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