Planning Enforcement Officer

We have an ambitious development agenda and are seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to ensure new development accords with the high standards expected within the district.
Ranked in the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK, and in Lonely Planet as one of the best places to visit in the world, Folkestone & Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. 
Based in our offices in the heart of Folkestone, you’ll have easy access to transport links including HS1, Folkestone’s regenerated town centre, the seafront and old town creative quarter, and our extraordinary and vibrant landscapes and communities.  
Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on supporting career development, wellbeing and family friendly initiatives, and a hybrid agile working culture that enables flexible and remote/home working.
You can also expect an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, reimbursement of professional membership fees, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more.
About you
Working in our Planning Enforcement Team you will have a positive and proactive approach to investigating and resolving breaches of planning control. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a positive and proactive approach to resolving issues using your own experience and initiative and by working closely with colleagues within the Development Management Team and other service areas of the Council.

You will have relevant experience in town planning or a legislative enforcement related field, such as law enforcement, licensing or environmental protection and have knowledge and understanding of the role of development management, Planning Enforcement and the planning system.

For an informal discussion please contact:
Lisette Patching, CIL & Enforcement Team Leader, via lisette.patching@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk 

Applications will be considered as they are submitted. The council reserves the right to close the vacancy once enough suitable applications have been received.