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Ref no:
HGH19817
Published:
28/10/2025
Closes:
10/11/2025
Location:
Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX
Salary:
£35,399 - £39,585 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Planning Enforcement Officer
Location: Headquarters, Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £35,399 - £39,585 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: Craig Wilson craig.wilson@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: The enforcement of planning controls in respect of unauthorised development in accordance with the Council's Enforcement Charter.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

HNC or equivalent or several years experience in a planning, construction or land use related field.

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Highland to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

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