Assistant Planning Enforcement Officer

Job Details

The Role

As an Assistant Planning Enforcement Officer, working with the Planning Enforcement Officer and as part of a wider Development Management team, you will play an important role in ensuring that development is carried out lawfully and determining when action is required in the public interest. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in maintaining public confidence in the planning system, by protecting the environmental qualities of our city whilst facilitating economic growth and social cohesion.

If you want a career where your work has visible impacts and where you will be supported by a focused team that works and collaboratively, to grow professionally this is your opportunity.

As an Assistant Planning Enforcement Officer, you will:

• Manage, prioritise and investigate a caseload of planning enforcement complaints, mainly relating to householder developments
• Interpret legislation, policy and planning history
• Undertake site visits and gather evidence
• Negotiate solutions where appropriate
• Prepare reports and recommendations
• Draft and serve formal notices where necessary, with support from the Planning Enforcement Officer/Service Managers

You will be supported by experienced colleagues within our Development Management team, including planning, heritage, landscape and tree officers and will work collaboratively with other disciplines, such as Environmental Health, Housing, Building Control and City Services.

This role offers genuine responsibility, professional challenge and the chance to see the tangible results of your work in the community, whilst being trained and mentored within a team as you enhance your skillset.

Who We’re Looking For

- candidates with experience in a regulatory enforcement role, and/or

- Graduates or candidates with a relevant degree (Law, Planning, Geography or similar) looking to start a career in an enforcement role

You Will Bring

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, that enable you to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• The ability to organise and prioritise your time and a range of cases
• Attention to detail, investigative and problem-solving skills
• Good judgement and resilience
• A commitment to high-quality customer service
• An understanding of how local government operates, and the purpose and importance of planning enforcement
• An appreciation of heritage and environmental protection
• Aptitude and ambition to develop in the role.
• Competency in using standard office software. Experience of GIS is desirable
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits (or ability to meet travel requirements)

Why Join Us?

At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], we invest in our people.

We offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Structured training and professional development
• Support towards relevant professional qualifications
• Subsidised leisure facilities and retail discounts
• Open plan office environment in a Grade II* listed building in the city, just five minutes’ walk from the train station

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team where your development is actively encouraged and your contribution genuinely valued.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Charlotte Atkins - Deputy Service Manager – Development Management

Tel: [contact hidden] or [contact hidden]

or

Paul Round - Service Manager – Development Management

Tel: [contact hidden] or [contact hidden]

Closing Date: 27 April 2026

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Why choose Us?

This is an exciting time to join [Employer hidden]!

We may not be a large local authority but we still have ambitious plans, including the development of our historic and beautiful city, increasing tourism and driving economic vibrancy.

Working for Us

[Employer hidden] is always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real difference to our city and can help us to continue building on our success.

We are committed to seeking excellence in everything we do, including smarter ways of working and enhancing employee wellbeing. We have moved away from traditional ways of working for the majority of our roles, towards hybrid working, including home working, hot desking and flexitime.

By encouraging better work-life balance, we gain a healthy, happy, engaged and thriving workforce, who then deliver meaningful outcomes for Worcester.

We will offer You

• You will normally work a 37-hour week (although we have part time roles too). Annual leave starts at 26 days and rising to 31 days after 5 years' service, in addition to paid public holidays.
• A generous flexitime scheme (where applicable) that can accrue an additional two days off per month
• An additional fixed day off over the Christmas period and you can purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday per year.
• Incremental pay increases within your grade, alongside any national pay awards.
• Flexible working options including working from home and the right to request a variance in weekly hours and/or a reduction in hours.
• Our valued Local Government Pension Scheme, where on average we contribute two thirds’ costs to an employee’s one third costs, with tax relief on these contributions, as well as protecting your family on your death You also have the option to exchange part of your pension for a tax-free cash sum on retirement.
• We want you to develop and thrive in your role so we will invest in your training and professional development, including any required professional subscriptions.
• A wide-ranging benefits platform, making your salary stretch further, with money-saving deals on your weekly groceries, high street retailers, technology purchases, holidays and luxury items, all accessible via an App on your personal devices.
• A long service award.

Supporting Your Wellbeing

• A free and confidential employee assistance programme (EAP), available 24 hours, to aid your work life balance.
• Time off given for volunteering, for the benefit of Worcester.
• Heavily subsidised leisure activities at the Council’s gyms and swimming pools (seven centres across Worcestershire).
• Cycle to work schemes
• Access to electric bikes for travel between sites
• Free eye tests for visual display users and seasonal flu jabs
• Enhanced family friendly policies and enhanced sick pay.

To access your candidate portal, head to https://worcester.wm-jobs.co.uk/members/