Permanent
Ref: P0755
Why come to Dacorum?
Just a 25-minute train journey from the centre of London, Dacorum occupies an enviable location just outside of the M25 and is home to the towns of Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and Tring. Dacorum is an active and green place which is a centre of business, enterprise and ambition. As such we receive exciting and challenging applications in our towns and rural areas including the Green Belt -experiences to really develop your planning career.
We are an innovative and ambitious planning department, dealing with not only a high number of major planning applications but being at the forefront of planning system advances.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced candidate to join our growing wider Development Management service.
What is the opportunity?
Are you self-motivated, flexible and passionate about delivering excellent services and driving positive change? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment that values teamwork, inclusion, and respect? We are looking for a Principal Planning Enforcement Officer to join Dacorum Borough Council. We deal with a wide range of planning and environmental issues and are a committed team that has a strong record of taking proactive enforcement.
The team use their full range of skills in an effective and innovative way to secure improvements for residents across Dacorum Borough. You will possess strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills and will be adept at advising customers on how to achieve compliance and ensure that assessments of harm and expediency are conducted appropriately.
The role will lead a small and dedicated team and involve taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary. This includes attending court proceedings, committee hearings and dealing with enforcement appeals. Being a confident decision maker and having the ability to engage with all key stakeholders, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism, is key. This is a real opportunity for the right person to join a strong, efficient team whose focus is to deliver a high-quality service.
This position attracts a market forces supplement of £5,000 per annum which is subject to review in Spring 2027.
Further information
The successful candidates must be driven, enthusiastic and reliable.
Applicants must have a driving licence which is valid in the UK and use of a vehicle or frequent access to transport to access urban and rural locations.
If you would like to discuss these opportunities, or if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Tobias Fett at: tobias.fett@dacorum.gov.uk.
Interviews Dates: Between 28th July and 7th August 2025
Permanent (4 vacancies)
Ref: F1029
The Revenues and Benefits Service provides the statutory functions of collecting Council Tax and Business Rates, alongside administering applications for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support.
Following a review of the Service, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Revenues and Benefits Team. The Council are seeking four customer focused individuals who will be able to help us deliver the Service in a new way by working across all the areas that we deliver to residents.
You will have good written and verbal communication skills and should be able to communicate with a wide range of people. You should have patience with customers and good listening skills that can be used to resolve residents’ queries. You will have the ability to complete tasks in a pressurised environment and work with little supervision.
You will be required to work on a wide range of tasks including the processing of Housing Benefit applications, Council Tax Support applications and the collection of Council Tax and Business Rates.
In return, the Service will offer full training, access to flexible working (including hybrid working) and the opportunity to study for professional qualifications in Revenues and Benefits with the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation.
While previous experience in a similar role is desirable, we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and a strong willingness to learn.
A Standard check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions.
The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.
Due to a high volume of applications we may close the advert prior to the stated closing date.
Ref: H0752
The Neighbourhood Delivery service is at the heart of delivering services to residents in Dacorum, whether this be parks and open spaces to trees and woodlands to street cleansing and grounds maintenance to cemeteries and bereavement services to parking services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Greenspaces and Projects Manager within the service. The postholder will lead teams managing Dacorum’s parks, open spaces, trees and woodlands as well as playing a pivotal role in the delivery and development of Suitable Alternative Nature Greenspace (SANG) sites within the borough and leading the implementation of the Council’s new Parking Solutions Policy. The postholder will also be the Council lead and champion for biodiversity and Nature Recovery.
Additionally, the postholder will work with colleagues across the Neighbourhood Operations Directorate and the wider Council to deliver service improvement whether this be delivering efficiencies, whole service transformation or implementing digital solutions to improve our accessibility by the public.
The successful applicant will have proven experience and knowledge in delivering high profile and front-line services as well as managing teams across multiple service areas, experience of site management and stakeholder engagement (internal and external), project/programme management and along with service planning, improvement and delivery skills.
Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK.
A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.
Interviews Date(s): week commencing 28 July or 4 August 2025
Permanent (5 vacancies)
Ref:TR002
We are seeking highly motivated LGV drivers to drive refuse collection and other vehicles as required. The job role will involve collecting refuse and recyclable materials from domestic and commercial properties across the Borough in all weathers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a Refuse Collection Team and the safety of the vehicle, including basic daily maintenance. The driver will also be responsible to for the timely and efficient collection of waste from Dacorum Borough Council’s residents.
You’ll need to be enthusiastic, willing, helpful and flexible to ensure that the public receive an excellent service.
This position currently attracts 6 hours contractual overtime a week which will be paid in addition to the basic salary.
It is essential that the applicant holds a current LGV2 (C) driving licence.