Principal Officer – Planning and Caravan Licensing Enforcement
Length of Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Salary Range: £44,075 – £49,282 per annum
Location: Horncastle / Hybrid working
Application Deadline: 01 February 2026
East Lindsey District Council is looking for an experienced leader to head up their expanding Enforcement Team within the Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Directorate.
This exciting opportunity follows a funding award to strengthen their efforts in tackling unauthorised occupancy on Holiday Caravan Parks across the district.
With 30,000 caravans in their area, their Planning and Caravan Licensing Team plays a vital role in supporting operators, residents, and communities. The Council is seeking a strong leader to oversee and support their Officers in tackling unauthorised occupancy on Holiday Caravan Parks across the district, together with any licensing breaches identified, and working to educate both site operators and occupiers and working closely with internal and external agencies, including emergency planning.
Why Join The Council?
1. Be part of a team that makes a real difference to their communities and local economy.
2. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.
3. Benefit from training and development opportunities to grow your career.
What You’ll Do:
4. Lead and supervise Enforcement Officers and Technical Officers.
5. Investigate complaints and breaches relating to holiday caravan sites and planning control.
6. Carry out site inspections and compliance checks.
7. Draft and serve enforcement notices under relevant legislation.
8. Manage complex cases, including appeals and legal proceedings.
9. Ensure safeguarding and emergency planning considerations are addressed.
10. Represent the Council at court, tribunals, and hearings.
They Need Someone Who Is:
11. Knowledge and experience in caravan licensing and planning enforcement including appeals.
12. Strong understanding of enforcement processes, legislation, and compliance.
13. Experienced in leading a project or team.
14. Highly motivated with strong organisational and time management skills.
15. Skilled in communication and negotiation, with a customer-focused approach.
16. Able to read plans and drawings, investigate issues, and present information clearly.
17. Comfortable using IT systems and producing accurate reports and legal documents.
Benefits
Our client offers excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
18. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme – enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life.
19. Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more.
20. Employee Assistance Programme.
21. Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts.
22. Cycle to work scheme*.
23. Flu Jabs.
24. Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users.
25. Flexible Working Policy.
26. Agile Working Policy*.
27. Car Mileage Reimbursement*.
28. Long service recognition.
29. Excellent career progression and training opportunities.
*Certain restrictions may apply.
They also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
About Our Client
Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, the largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. They are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about their Equal opportunities on their website.
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.