Planning Enforcement Officer / Senior Enforcement Officer - Maternity Cover

Planning Enforcement Officer / Senior Enforcement Officer - Maternity Cover in Bexley Civic Offices - Corporate Council Website Skip to main content Home Vacancies About Us Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Forgot Password? Saved Jobs Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Forgot Password? Register for an account Register Home Vacancies About Us Planning Enforcement Officer / Senior Enforcement Officer - Maternity Cover Posted on 27/10/2026 Save Job Apply Home Vacancies Planning Enforcement Officer / Senior Enforcement Officer - Maternity Cover Closing Date: Closing Date: 10 November 2026 Internal Advert Closing Date: Internal Advert Closing Date: 10 November 2026 Location Location: Bexley Civic Offices Service Service: Development Management Vacancy Type Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Advertising Salary Salary Details: £43,127 - £54,376 pa inclusive of MP Grade Grade: Bexley 12 - 14 Career Grade Directorate Directorate: Place (Housing & Neighbourhoods) Weeks Per Year Weeks Per Year: Not Specified Hours Per Week: Hours Per Week: 36 hours Corporate Address Corporate Address Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT Vacancy ID Vacancy ID: 1164 About The Role Fixed Term: 12 Months Maternity Cover (extension possible) The vacancy is to provide maternity cover for a fixed term of 12 months with the possibility of an extension of time. You will be responsible for a caseload of planning enforcement cases and to meet corporate management targets and quality targets. as required by the Planning Enforcement Manager. This will require making informed, professional recommendations on matters that relate to Planning, including, all types of planning permission, Enforcement Notices, Section 106 Agreements, Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings, Tree Preservation Orders, High Hedges etc. The role requires the successful candidate to maintain and update systems and records in relation to casework and to promote good customer service in delivering the Planning Enforcement service. Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 2 days a week. For an informal discussion about the role please contact David Bloom, Planning Enforcement Manager. Direct line 0203 045 5090; email [email protected] Candidate Profile We are seeking an experienced Planning Enforcement professional with a strong understanding of planning, regeneration and local government issues, particularly within London. The successful candidate will have sound knowledge of planning legislation, development management processes, national and local planning policy, and the operation of local government. You will have a proven track record of professional achievement within a large and complex organisation and experience supporting the delivery of a high-performing Planning Service. Applicants should be able to demonstrate significant Planning Enforcement experience, including the management of their own casework, and the investigation of breaches of planning control, the drafting and service of enforcement notices and other statutory notices, preparation of prosecution cases, witness statement writing, and presenting evidence in court. Excellent communication skills are essential. You will be able to communicate clearly and confidently with members of the public and stakeholders, adapt your approach to different audiences and situations, listen effectively to understand customer needs, and explain complex planning matters in a clear and accessible manner. A clean UK driving license and access to a car for site visits is req