Location
London Borough of Croydon

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
Grade 6 - £35,520 to £49,056 per annum plus fantastic benefits

About the Role
As part of Croydon Council’s ambitions for sustainable growth, this role focuses on enhancing service delivery through a proactive and robust planning enforcement regime. You will be responsible for investigating and resolving alleged breaches of planning control through negotiation and/or the service of enforcement notices, with follow-up legal proceedings as appropriate. Working within a vibrant and busy Development Management Service, you will undertake regular site visits and attend the office a minimum of two days per week. The role requires enthusiasm, motivation, a general understanding of town planning legislation, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines while managing a demanding caseload. Ability to drive and access to a car is essential. Permanent and 2-year fixed term contracts are available.

About Croydon
As one of London’s largest and most diverse boroughs, Croydon offers a dynamic environment for living, working, and investing. The borough has experienced significant investment, regeneration, and growth, making it an attractive location with opportunities for all communities to benefit. Croydon Council is committed to delivering better services and creating great places through strong leadership and a passionate workforce.

Working for Croydon
- Up to 31 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus Bank Holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Career development, learning, and training opportunities
- Promotion of professional membership of the RTPI
- Employee Assistance Programme providing advice and counselling

Experience
General understanding of town planning legislation is required. Experience in planning enforcement or related fields is advantageous but not explicitly stated.

About you
Enthusiastic and motivated individual with strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and manage a demanding caseload. Must be able to undertake regular site visits and attend the office at least two days per week. Ability to drive and access to a car is essential.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are detailed, but professional membership of the RTPI is promoted. A DBS check may be required depending on the role.