Principal Planning Officer (Enforcement)

Why Us?

Our Planning Service is making significant strides, driven by a commitment to excellence and innovation. Following a series of well-deserved promotions and a renewed focus on investing in our team's development, we are proud to say that our service is stronger and more capable than ever. 

As we continue to enhance our skill set and expand our professional team, we are eager to build on this progress by securing the services of more excellent, hard-working, and committed professionals. Together, we remain dedicated to delivering outstanding service to the community, ensuring that West Lancashire remains a place where sustainable growth and heritage preservation go hand in hand—and we are hiring!  

Your Role!

As our lead in Planning Enforcement, you will:

• Oversee the Council’s Planning Enforcement Service, managing a team of enforcement officers.
• Handle complex investigations into breaches of planning control, serving notices, and preparing for legal proceedings.
• Engage with enforcement bodies, community groups, and businesses to uphold planning policies.
• Lead the review and implementation of the West Lancashire Enforcement Plan.

Why West Lancashire?

• Impactful Work: Be at the heart of strategic planning efforts that will shape the future of West Lancashire.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from opportunities for career development and training.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team committed to innovation and excellence in service delivery.
• Community Focus: Contribute to creating a sustainable and thriving community..

About You!

• Experience: Significant experience in planning, with a track record in enforcement.
• Education: A degree in Town Planning or a related field. Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is desirable.
• Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to think strategically and innovate.
• Passion: A commitment to sustainable development and community engagement.

What's in it for you?

• We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you. A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement, flexible working, a generous employer pension contribution scheme, work life balance policies, and support for your personal development are just some of the benefits we offer.

To find out more about West Lancashire Borough Council, Please follow the link to access our Recruitment Pack and view the attached Role Profile below.

Ready to make a difference in Planning Enforcement? We want to hear from you! For an informal discussion about these roles, please contact For an informal discussion about these roles, please contact Kate Jones at 01695 585169.

Related Documents

• Role Profile and Person Specification