Overview
We would love to welcome a Planning Enforcement Officer/Graduate Planning Enforcement Officer to join our friendly team in working for Argyll and Bute. Argyll and Bute is one of Scotlands most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we aim to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, where people want to live, work and do business. We are committed to offering excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture to our 5000 colleagues.
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. Interviews will be held 5/6th November 2025.
Responsibilities
* Be responsible for planning enforcement and monitoring of development in the relevant localities.
* Manage a diverse caseload including enforcement enquiries, monitoring of developments, pre-application enquiries, planning applications, appeals, local reviews and other related projects.
* Communicate effectively and work well within a team.
Qualifications and Remuneration
* Remuneration will be dependent on experience and qualifications; 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).
* The salary scale for newly qualified candidates will be Scottish Local Government Employee (SLGE) 9, between £34,545 and £37,465 per year; for experienced candidates SLGE11, between £44,090 and £47,703 per year. The post holder will be contracted to 35 hours per week and will be entitled to flexitime.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
* Flexible working where possible and a modern approach to work.
* Competitive salary and pension scheme; generous leave entitlement.
* Cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth.
* Relocation package may be available for someone relocating to Argyll for the post.
* Equal opportunities and a commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
Application and Contact
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button; CVs are not accepted.
If you require clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description, please contact the recruiting manager:
* Kirsty Sweeney, Area Team Leader, Planning
* Telephone: 01436 657665
* Email: kirsty.sweeney@argyll-bute.gov.uk
* Reference: ARB16922 / 038465
Notes
We care about our people and the world around us. We uphold equality and fairness and support flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We do not accept CVs for this vacancy; applications must be completed and submitted via the Apply Now button. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society we serve.
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