Overview
Join to apply for the Lead Planning Enforcement Officer role at Dacorum Borough Council.
Location: Dacorum Borough Council area. Interviews are scheduled for 14th to 17th October 2025. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.
What is the opportunity?
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 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. 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. Being a confident decision maker and engaging with all key stakeholders, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism, is key.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of the Development Management service to deliver high-quality enforcement outcomes.
* Take appropriate enforcement action where necessary, including attendance at court proceedings and committee hearings.
* Engage with stakeholders to secure compliance and advise customers on how to achieve it.
* Assess harm and expediency to inform enforcement decisions.
* Contribute to a small team focused on delivering a high-quality service.
Required qualifications and skills
* Experience in planning enforcement or a related field.
* Strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills.
* Ability to engage with stakeholders and maintain professionalism.
* Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle or reliable transport for priority visits.
Employment type
* Full-time
Seniority level
* Lead/Management level
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