Overview
Service: Development Management
Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025
We would love to welcome a Planning Enforcement Officer/Graduate Planning Enforcement Officer to join our friendly team in working for Argyll and Bute. Let us tell you about why this could be a great move for you.
Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our communities. Our purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, work and do business. We are committed to offering excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive.
The Development Management Service is seeking to recruit a motivated professional to be based in either our Dunoon or Helensburgh offices and be responsible for planning enforcement and monitoring of development in and around Bute, Cowal, Helensburgh and Lomond localities.
Responsibilities
We expect the post holder to be responsible for a diverse caseload including:
* Enforcement enquiries
* Monitoring of developments
* Pre-application enquiries
* Planning applications
* Appeals, local reviews and other related projects
* Communicating effectively and working well in a team
Qualifications and Requirements
Remuneration will be dependent on experience and qualifications and may be suited to recently qualified graduates who can demonstrate a clear route to attaining RTPI accreditation. If you are a graduate with a planning (or similar) degree the Council shall support you towards obtaining professional accreditation of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Our employees benefit from a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, gym/member discounts, wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for learning and career growth. We embrace a modern approach to work with a flexible first approach where possible, and a relocation package may be available for someone relocating to Argyll for the post.
Flexible Working and Benefits
We care about our people and the world around us with initiatives to support wellbeing and equality. We offer a flexible first approach to work where possible and ensure requests are considered with the needs of service delivery in mind.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on 5/6 November 2025.
Application Details
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
If you would like clarification on any information in this vacancy advert and/or the job description, you may contact the recruiting manager, who is:
* Kirsty Sweeney, Area Team Leader, Planning
* Telephone: 01436 657665
* Email: kirsty.sweeney@argyll-bute.gov.uk
* Reference: ARB16922 / 038465
Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager; applications must be made by clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
Please also note that we do not accept CVs; only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society we serve. We are committed to being an employer of choice, supporting equality and wellbeing, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. For more about our commitment, please visit Equality & Policy.
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