Planning / Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

Location: Havering and Town Hall, Romford, United Kingdom; hybrid working with attendance at site visits across the borough

Salary: £35,520–£42,771 per year for Senior Planning Enforcement Officer (Grades 5–6); £29,436–£33,987 per year for Planning Enforcement Officer (Grades 3–4)

Company

hirify.global is a local government organisation responsible for planning, public protection, regeneration and development across the borough.

What you will do

• Investigate alleged breaches of planning control and manage a diverse enforcement caseload.
• Undertake site inspections, gather evidence and prepare investigation records.
• Prepare and serve enforcement notices and other formal documentation.
• Draft reports, witness statements and prosecution papers where required.
• Represent and defend Council decisions through the appeals process.
• Provide customer service to residents, businesses, councillors and other stakeholders while meeting performance and quality targets.

Requirements

• Planning Enforcement Officer: A-Levels or equivalent suitable for entry to an RTPI-accredited degree programme, or a relevant degree or planning enforcement experience depending on grade.
• Senior Planning Enforcement Officer: a fully RTPI-accredited degree with relevant post-qualification experience, another degree with relevant experience, or extensive planning enforcement experience.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development is required for Grade 5 and Grade 6 appointments.
• Strong written and verbal communication, sound judgement, organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
• Attendance at site visits across Havering and occasional evening, weekend and out-of-hours work are required.

Nice to have

• Experience handling larger, more complex or specialised planning enforcement investigations.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and make balanced recommendations.

Culture & Benefits

• Structured Career Grade progression framework from G3 to G6.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to varied and challenging caseloads and major regeneration projects.
• Supportive team environment and flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension Scheme and comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive public services.

Hiring process

• Submit an anonymised supporting statement of no more than two A4 pages.
• Interview date to be confirmed.
• Applications close on 20 September 2026, subject to possible early closure.