At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate planning control breaches and conduct site inspections.
- Company: Join the Enforcement Team within Herefordshire's Development Management Planning Service.
- Benefits: Enjoy 31 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and flexible working options.
- Other info: The position is part-time, 22.2 hours per week, on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
- Why this job: This role offers clear opportunities for professional learning and career development.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have a current full driving licence and no sponsorship for employment in the UK.
The predicted salary is between 19237 - 21817 £ per year.
We are looking to recruit a Planning Enforcement Officer on a part‑time (22.2 hours per week) 6‑month fixed‑term contract to join our Enforcement Team within the Development Management Planning Service. You will work closely with the Enforcement team, Development Management Officers, and other council services such as Built Environment, Natural Environment, Highways, and Legal advisors.
Responsibilities include:
- Investigating alleged breaches of planning control.
- Undertaking site inspections and carrying out associated administrative tasks.
- Conducting consultations and negotiations with interested parties, councillors, colleagues, and residents.
- Making clear decisions and communicating outcomes.
Location and working flexibility: The role is based at the council’s modern offices at Plough Lane in Hereford, but there is the opportunity to work flexibly from home and flexible working hours.
Other requirements: Current full driving licence; pool cars are available for use. No sponsorship for employment in the UK.
Benefits:
- Salary range of £32,062 – £36,363 per annum.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Clear opportunities for professional learning and career development.
- 31 days’ annual leave (pro‑rated) plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
- Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements.
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to support.
- Contribution towards professional membership fees (where role‑related).
- A wide range of savings and discounts through the employee benefits scheme.
Reasonable Adjustments: Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk.
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations: Those who indicate that they have a disability – part of the Disability Confident scheme. Those who indicate they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist – part of the Armed Forces Covenant. Those who indicate they are a Herefordshire care leaver – part of the commitment to supporting young people leaving care.
We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. All selected candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Planning Enforcement Officer in Hereford employer: Hoople Ltd
Work at the modern offices at Plough Lane in Hereford, with flexible working arrangements available. The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, ensuring a supportive environment for all staff.
