Planning Enforcement Officer
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,771 to £45,750 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Greater London, London, EN1 3XY |
| Company: | Enfield Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 59159379 |
Summary
We’re looking for two motivated and experienced Planning Enforcement Officers to join our team for a two-year fixed term. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring compliance with planning regulations, helping to create clarity and fairness in housing across the borough.
You’ll be part of a high-performing, award winning, customer-focused service dedicated to protecting and enhancing Enfield’s built and natural environment.
What You’ll Do
- Manage a caseload of priority and project-led enforcement investigations—gather evidence and recommend proportionate action at each stage.
- Lead complex investigations into planning breaches, working closely with colleagues in Private Rented Housing, Development Management, and other frontline services to deliver joined-up solutions for residents.
- Collaborate effectively within a supportive team—sharing knowledge and working flexibly across service boundaries to tackle issues such as unauthorised HMOs.
- Handle appeals on your cases—prepare statements, liaise with legal teams, and represent the Council at hearings when required.
- Apply enforcement tools including stop notices, breach of condition notices, Section 215 notices, and advertisement controls—monitor compliance and pursue prosecutions where appropriate.
- Act as a key contact for residents, stakeholders and businesses—communicating clearly, conducting site visits, and resolving issues with empathy and professionalism.
About Enfield Council
Enfield Council is a bold, ambitious, and forward-thinking authority committed to creating an inclusive, sustainable, and thriving borough. Our proactive approach to regeneration, housing delivery, and environmental protection makes planning enforcement a vital part of our vision.
What We’re Looking For
- Working knowledge of planning legislation and enforcement policy.
- Proven experience in planning enforcement, including case management, appeals, and legal proceedings.
- Ability to meet deadlines and performance targets while managing a personal caseload.
- Strong ability to manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Experience of collaborative working across council services and within a supportive team.
Contact Details -
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Su Whybrow on 020 8132 2769 or Joynul Islam on 02081320895.
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Oley Taal Recruitment & Onboarding Advisor on 0208 132 1043 or oley.taal@enfield.gov.uk.
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.
You’ll be part of a high-performing, award winning, customer-focused service dedicated to protecting and enhancing Enfield’s built and natural environment.
What You’ll Do
- Manage a caseload of priority and project-led enforcement investigations—gather evidence and recommend proportionate action at each stage.
- Lead complex investigations into planning breaches, working closely with colleagues in Private Rented Housing, Development Management, and other frontline services to deliver joined-up solutions for residents.
- Collaborate effectively within a supportive team—sharing knowledge and working flexibly across service boundaries to tackle issues such as unauthorised HMOs.
- Handle appeals on your cases—prepare statements, liaise with legal teams, and represent the Council at hearings when required.
- Apply enforcement tools including stop notices, breach of condition notices, Section 215 notices, and advertisement controls—monitor compliance and pursue prosecutions where appropriate.
- Act as a key contact for residents, stakeholders and businesses—communicating clearly, conducting site visits, and resolving issues with empathy and professionalism.
About Enfield Council
Enfield Council is a bold, ambitious, and forward-thinking authority committed to creating an inclusive, sustainable, and thriving borough. Our proactive approach to regeneration, housing delivery, and environmental protection makes planning enforcement a vital part of our vision.
What We’re Looking For
- Working knowledge of planning legislation and enforcement policy.
- Proven experience in planning enforcement, including case management, appeals, and legal proceedings.
- Ability to meet deadlines and performance targets while managing a personal caseload.
- Strong ability to manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Experience of collaborative working across council services and within a supportive team.
Contact Details -
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Su Whybrow on 020 8132 2769 or Joynul Islam on 02081320895.
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Oley Taal Recruitment & Onboarding Advisor on 0208 132 1043 or oley.taal@enfield.gov.uk.
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.
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