South Norfolk and Broadland Council
We have a great opportunity for an individual to join our Planning Compliance Team. You will be part of a busy dynamic team covering a diverse area including urban areas, rural areas and vibrant market towns, serving approximately 260,000 residents and 10,000 businesses across 161 parishes. Our work therefore encompasses both urban and rural planning, residential, retail, commercial and agricultural development.
You will assist in the day-to-day operations of the team including assisting in the investigation of alleged breaches of planning control, assisting with tasks related to the collection of evidence and progression of enforcement action. You will gain experience in a range of tasks, taking on your own cases supported by the team, liaising with other agencies and teams to resolve the breaches or take necessary action.
You will be expected to study for your Regulatory and Compliance Level 4 qualification alongside your role; for which you will be given study time during your working hours.
The successful applicant will be a customer focused team player, with an ability and confidence to communicate effectively with a range of people and an attention to detail. You will be able to effectively manage your time to meet deadlines. You will also need to meet the minimum entry requirements for apprenticeships in England.
Next steps
Closing date: 3 July 2026 at 11:30pm
Interview date: from W/C Monday 13 July 2026
We will contact you via email, after the recruiting manager has shortlisted for the role to advise you of the shortlisting decision. Please note, we are unable to provide feedback at the application stage.
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