Compliance and Enforcement Officer (919)

Compliance and Enforcement Officer

The Planning and Infrastructure Service are seeking an enthusiastic professional to join its busy Planning Compliance and Enforcement Team.

The main purpose of the role is to support the delivery of an effective compliance and enforcement service covering all types of unauthorised developments relating to the Planning Acts and to ensure that development is carried out in accordance with approved plans.

You will be responsible for proactively managing a caseload of compliance and enforcement investigations into reported breaches of planning control from receipt of an initial complaint through to appeals arising from enforcement action. The successful candidate will ideally have experience in town planning and/or planning enforcement with a working knowledge of the relevant legislation and planning policy/guidance.

Good interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills are essential as is the ability to deliver high quality advice in a timely manner to a wide range of customers. You will also be extremely organised, able to take responsibility for your own work and at the same time also contribute to the overall work of the team. The role reports to the Principal Planning Officer - Compliance and Enforcement.

A full driving licence is essential for this role.

If this is an opportunity that you consider you are well suited to then we would like to hear from you. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Katherine Fitzherbert-Green (Assistant Planning Manager) katherine.fitzherbert-green@basingstoke.gov.uk or Meredith Baker (Principal Planning Officer - Compliance and Enforcement) meredith.baker@basingstoke.gov.uk

Appointment Type

Permanent Position

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Job Category

Planning

Hours

37

Is this a hybrid working role?

Yes

Salary Min

£42,823

Salary Max

£46,148

Interview date

TBC

Closing Date

27/04/2026

Ref No

919

Documents

• Compliance and Enforcement Officer - Job Description (PDF, 178.64kb)
• Compliance and Enforcement Officer - Person Specification (PDF, 206.43kb)
• Compliance and Enforcement Officer - Terms and Conditions (PDF, 159.39kb)
  
  

What benefits do we offer?

At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:

• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
• Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘BOOST’ perks discount site
• Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
• Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses
  
  

The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.



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