Planning Enforcement Officer
About The Role
Job Title: Planning Enforcement Officer
Hours: 22.2
Salary: HC06 £19,237 - £21,817 per annum (£32,062 - 36,363 per annum)
Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Closing date: 22/06/2026
Planning Enforcement Officer
We are looking to recruit a Planning Enforcement Officer on a part time (22.2hours per week) 6-month fixed term contract to join our friendly and collaborative Enforcement Team within our Development Management Planning Service. You will work closely with the Enforcement team but also the Development Management Officers and other council services such as Built Environment, Natural Environment, Highways and Legal advisors.
You’ll investigate alleged breaches of planning control; undertake site inspections; carry out associated administrative tasks and consultations; undertake negotiations with interested parties and liaising with Councillors, colleagues, and residents. We’re looking for someone with experience in planning or regulatory enforcement, with strong communication skills, and the confidence to negotiate and make clear decisions.
You will have the opportunity to work within the beautiful Herefordshire countryside as well as dealing with casework within the city of Hereford and/or its surrounding market towns and villages. The County is rich in biodiversity, landscape and heritage value including two National Landscapes, Conservation Areas and many listed building buildings. We think it`s a truly outstanding place to work, that will offer the right candidate valuable experience in a wide range of casework and challenges.
The position is based at the councils’ modern offices at Plough Lane in Hereford although there will be the opportunity to work flexibly from home. The hours of work are also flexible.
Due to the nature of the job, you will have a current full driving licence. Pool Cars are available for use.
Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK.
If you have any queries please contact Kelly Gibbons (Development Management Service Manager) on 01432 261781.
We OfferA competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
- Salary range of £32,062 - £36,363
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Clear opportunities for professional learning and career development
- 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
- Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to support
- Contribution towards professional membership fees (where role‑related)
- A wide range of savings and discounts through our employee benefits scheme
Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west.
Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working. We are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, which is a cross border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire who are collectively working to secure funding to invest in the region.
The council priorities over the next four years are set out in the Council Plan, with four main areas;
People: We will enable residents to realise their potential, to be healthy and to be part of great communities who support each other. We want all children to have the best start in life.
Place: We will protect and enhance our environment and ensure that Herefordshire is a great place to live. We will support the right housing in the right place, we will support access to green spaces and we will do everything we can to recover the health of our rivers.
Growth: We will create the conditions to deliver sustainable growth across the county; attracting inward investment, building business confidence, creating jobs, enabling housing development along with providing the right infrastructure.
Transformation: We will be an efficient council that embraces best practice, delivers innovation through technology and demonstrates value for money.
Don’t meet all parts of the job description?Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills.
Reasonable AdjustmentsOur recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk.
Creating an inclusive workplaceWe encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs.
For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
- Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to applyTo apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role.
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Richard Vaughan, Head of Environment on richard.vaughan@herefordshire.gov.uk
Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox - check your spam/ junk folder too. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!