Planning Enforcement Officer
Full Time – 37 hours per week
Permanent
Band 9 (£34,314 - £37,035)
We are growing our Planning Enforcement Team at Melton and a key position has become
available in our busy, professional and dedicated Development Management team as a
Planning Enforcement Officer.
Melton is an exciting and attractive Borough where the Council is successfully balancing its
pro-development policies in its Local Plan with the need to maintain its attractive rural, built
and historic environment. We are proud of our brand recognition as the Rural Capital of
Food.
You will undertake and assist with the investigation of alleged breaches of planning control,
negotiate improvements where formal enforcement action may not be expedient, and pursue
formal action where necessary including the serving of enforcement notices, dealing with
some appeals and, in the most extreme cases, working with our Legal team to secure
prosecution through the Courts.
You will carry out the full duties of the post in accordance with the legislative requirements
and the Council’s statutory duties, policies and priorities. You will also play a key part in
helping us shape the Planning Enforcement Service that will better meet the needs of the
Borough’s residents and businesses.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised person with excellent written,
numeracy and verbal communication skills. You will be educated to degree level or similar or
willing to commence study to achieve an RTPI recognised qualification.
Relevant experience in Planning Enforcement at Local Authority level is desirable in this
role.
If you are committed to helping us shape and protect our environment in an ambitious rural
Local Planning Authority we would be pleased to hear from you.
For a full job description, person specification and to apply please click on the apply button
which will take you to the Melton Borough Council vacancies page.
We guarantee an interview to anyone who is a reservist, veteran or has a disability and
meets the criteria for the role.
Closing date: Noon, Friday 11 April 2025.
Please indicate which role you are applying for on the application form.
If you would like an informal chat, please do not to hesitate to get in touch with:
Chris Glover,
Planning Enforcement Officer
Mobile number: 07917 086679
or email:cglover@melton.gov.uk