Senior Planning Enforcement Officer
Job Category: Planning
* Salary £39,526 - £50,446 per annum
* Contractual hours 37 hours per week
* Basis Full time
* Hybrid working available
* Location: Maidenhead
* Date Posted: 05/06/2026
* Job reference: REQ02603
This is a full-time permanent role with hybrid working and a salary of £39,526–£50,446 per annum. The role is part of the Enforcement and Conservation Team led by the Principal Conservation Officer, tackling complex enforcement investigations, applications for injunctions, and serving as lead witness at public inquiries and prosecutions.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
* Lead on complex enforcement investigations and applications for injunctions
* Act as lead witness at public inquiries and prosecutions
* Work closely with the Principal Conservation Officer on heritage enforcement matters
* Provide mentoring and day‑to‑day supervision of junior team members
* Apply knowledge of listed building enforcement and other enforcement actions
* Maintain good communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders
Qualifications
Applicants should have a strong knowledge and experience of town planning and planning enforcement, along with evidence of being well‑organised, communicative, and capable of mentoring.
Benefits and Working Conditions
* 32 days annual leave
* Flexible working including a hybrid pattern
* Local Government Pension scheme with life cover (3× annual salary) and AVC scheme
* Free employee parking close to the offices
* Give As You Earn scheme
* Instant Reward SchemeEmployee Assistance Programme
* Access to discounts and deals with retailers, gym memberships, and travel deals
* Opportunity to specialise in heritage enforcement
* Chance to mentor junior members and develop your career
* Easy access to London via Elizabeth line
* Work across Green Belt and river Thames corridor
RBWM is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Applicants with disabilities, ex/members of the armed forces, or who have been part of a formal care system up to age 25 are guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum requirements.
We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the stated end date.
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