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We're looking for two Principal Planning Enforcement Officers to join our Planning Enforcement team at Bristol City Council.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering a high-quality planning enforcement service within one of the UK's most dynamic urban environments. You'll be responsible for investigating and resolving some of the most complex and high-profile breaches of planning control, helping to protect and enhance Bristol's built and natural environment.
As a senior member of the team, you will either supervise a small team of enforcement officers while managing a small caseload or take a lead role in managing a substantial portfolio of complex enforcement projects requiring matrix and project management skills.
We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated planning enforcement professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent judgement, leadership and communication skills. You will be a confident decision-maker with a thorough understanding of planning legislation and enforcement practice, capable of managing complex and often contentious cases from investigation through to resolution. You'll be comfortable balancing competing priorities, assessing planning harm, and making proportionate recommendations in the public interest.
Key Responsibilities include:
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:
At Bristol City Council, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and interesting planning enforcement cases in the country, helping to shape and protect one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities.
In Return, We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including:
How do I apply?
If you share our
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.
We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disable people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the person specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Ronan Kelly (Deputy Head of Planning – Planning Enforcement) at
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Full Time, Permanent
We're looking for two Principal Planning Enforcement Officers to join our Planning Enforcement team at Bristol City Council.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering a high-quality planning enforcement service within one of the UK's most dynamic urban environments. You'll be responsible for investigating and resolving some of the most complex and high-profile breaches of planning control, helping to protect and enhance Bristol's built and natural environment.
As a senior member of the team, you will either supervise a small team of enforcement officers while managing a small caseload or take a lead role in managing a substantial portfolio of complex enforcement projects requiring matrix and project management skills.
We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated planning enforcement professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent judgement, leadership and communication skills. You will be a confident decision-maker with a thorough understanding of planning legislation and enforcement practice, capable of managing complex and often contentious cases from investigation through to resolution. You'll be comfortable balancing competing priorities, assessing planning harm, and making proportionate recommendations in the public interest.
In Return, We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including:
How do I apply?
If you share our
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.
We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disable people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the person specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Ronan Kelly (Deputy Head of Planning – Planning Enforcement) at
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
We're looking for two Principal Planning Enforcement Officers to join our Planning Enforcement team at Bristol City Council.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering a high-quality planning enforcement service within one of the UK's most dynamic urban environments. You'll be responsible for investigating and resolving some of the most complex and high-profile breaches of planning control, helping to protect and enhance Bristol's built and natural environment.
As a senior member of the team, you will either supervise a small team of enforcement officers while managing a small caseload or take a lead role in managing a substantial portfolio of complex enforcement projects requiring matrix and project management skills.
We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated planning enforcement professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent judgement, leadership and communication skills. You will be a confident decision-maker with a thorough understanding of planning legislation and enforcement practice, capable of managing complex and often contentious cases from investigation through to resolution. You'll be comfortable balancing competing priorities, assessing planning harm, and making proportionate recommendations in the public interest.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Leading on complex and controversial planning enforcement cases.
- Investigating breaches of planning control and recommending appropriate enforcement action.
- Preparing and reviewing enforcement reports, notices and legal documentation.
- Managing a small team of enforcement officers.
- Signing off case officer reports and recommendations.
- Presenting cases to Planning Committee and engaging with elected members.
- Representing the Council at hearings, inquiries and appeals as an expert witness.
- Supervising, mentoring and developing enforcement officers.
- Contributing to service improvement and change programmes across Development Management.
- Providing expert planning enforcement advice to colleagues, residents, businesses and stakeholders.
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
- Detailed knowledge of planning legislation, policy and development management processes.
- Significant experience dealing with complex planning enforcement cases.
- Experience drafting enforcement notices, reports and appeal statements.
- Experience appearing at hearings and inquiries and acting as a professional witness.
- Experience supervising, mentoring or managing staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- A commitment to delivering an excellent customer-focused service.
- Experience presenting to committees and public meetings.
- Understanding of housing delivery challenges and the role of planning services.
- Experience working within a complex urban environment.
At Bristol City Council, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and interesting planning enforcement cases in the country, helping to shape and protect one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities.
In Return, We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's largest and most competitive public sector pension schemes.
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years of continuous service, plus bank holidays and an annual leave purchase/top-up scheme.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment with a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.
- Access to learning and development opportunities, including support for professional qualifications and continued RTPI professional development.
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption provisions.
- The opportunity to work on high-profile and complex planning enforcement matters that make a tangible difference to communities across Bristol.
How do I apply?
If you share our
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.
We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disable people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the person specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Ronan Kelly (Deputy Head of Planning – Planning Enforcement) at
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Full Time, Permanent
We're looking for two Principal Planning Enforcement Officers to join our Planning Enforcement team at Bristol City Council.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering a high-quality planning enforcement service within one of the UK's most dynamic urban environments. You'll be responsible for investigating and resolving some of the most complex and high-profile breaches of planning control, helping to protect and enhance Bristol's built and natural environment.
As a senior member of the team, you will either supervise a small team of enforcement officers while managing a small caseload or take a lead role in managing a substantial portfolio of complex enforcement projects requiring matrix and project management skills.
We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated planning enforcement professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent judgement, leadership and communication skills. You will be a confident decision-maker with a thorough understanding of planning legislation and enforcement practice, capable of managing complex and often contentious cases from investigation through to resolution. You'll be comfortable balancing competing priorities, assessing planning harm, and making proportionate recommendations in the public interest.
In Return, We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's largest and most competitive public sector pension schemes.
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years of continuous service, plus bank holidays and an annual leave purchase/top-up scheme.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment with a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.
- Access to learning and development opportunities, including support for professional qualifications and continued RTPI professional development.
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption provisions.
- The opportunity to work on high-profile and complex planning enforcement matters that make a tangible difference to communities across Bristol.
How do I apply?
If you share our
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.
We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disable people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the person specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Ronan Kelly (Deputy Head of Planning – Planning Enforcement) at
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
