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Graduate Planning Enforcement Officer

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Job Introduction
Join Lancaster City Council as a Graduate Planning Enforcement Officer and play a vital role in supporting our response to the Climate Emergency. You will contribute to community safety and help safeguard children’s welfare through effective enforcement activities. Your work will directly support the modernisation of our Planning Enforcement Team, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our community with high standards and integrity.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will manage your own caseload of minor enforcement cases, keeping detailed records and liaising with the public, councillors, and external agencies. Assisting senior officers, you’ll prepare statutory documents for court cases and represent the Council when needed. Collaboration with colleagues across teams, including Tree Protection and Policy Officers, will be key to influencing local planning policies and delivering excellent service.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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You’ll Fit Right In If…
- You are organised, precise, and eager to develop your communication skills.
- Whether you hold an undergraduate qualification or are working towards one, your ability to work independently and as part of a team will help you thrive.
- A full driving licence is essential for this role.
- You’ll share our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership, contributing positively to our community-focused ethos.
Why Work With Us
Our Benefits
- Generous annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car purchase scheme
- Lifestyle savings
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Volunteering days
- Wellbeing support


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Flexible working friendly
We welcome discussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work-life balance.
Inclusive employer
We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.
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