At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate planning issues and ensure compliance with legislation in West Norfolk.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at King’s Court Council Offices in King’s Lynn.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Manage your own caseload and enjoy a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Solve complex problems and protect the character of our communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in enforcement and a solid understanding of planning legislation.
The predicted salary is between 38798 - 47420 £ per year.
Initial salary between £34,581 and £41,673 per annum.
Based at King’s Court Council Offices, King’s Lynn.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, investigating issues and making a real difference to the places where people live and work, we have an opportunity for you. We are recruiting for a Planning Enforcement Officer to join our small Planning Enforcement team and help ensure development across West Norfolk complies with planning legislation.
In this varied role you will:
- Investigate alleged breaches of planning control.
- Carry out site inspections.
- Gather and analyse evidence.
- Work closely with residents, developers and elected members.
- Seek positive solutions through negotiation and enforcement action where necessary.
- Manage your own caseload.
- Prepare reports and present evidence at hearings and inquiries.
- Work alongside our legal team on more complex enforcement cases.
You will be a confident communicator with experience in an enforcement environment, have a sound understanding of investigative procedures and planning legislation. You will have the ability to analyse information and make balanced, well-reasoned decisions and be professional, resilient and able to deal diplomatically with challenging situations.
Closing Date: 7 September 2026.
Planning Enforcement Officer employer: West-Norfolk
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