Senior Compliance and Enforcement Officer

Temporary Contract

Job Details

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Service Area: Planning Development – Compliance and Enforcement Team

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Target Start Date: 25 May 2026
Duration: 52 weeks

Working Arrangement: 2 days remote, 3 days in the office, with days agreed with the line manager

Location

Office Base:
London Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 4AH

Pay & Package

PAYE Rate: £37.14 per hour

Job Overview

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance and Enforcement Officer to join its Planning Development service on a temporary basis.

This is a senior role within the Compliance and Enforcement Team, focused on managing complex investigations into alleged breaches of planning control and supporting the delivery of an effective enforcement service across the borough.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in town planning and planning enforcement, with the ability to manage appeal work arising from enforcement action and ensure development is carried out in accordance with approved plans.

Important – Please Read Carefully

This role requires direct experience in planning enforcement and compliance, including managing complex investigations into breaches of planning control.

Candidates without relevant local authority planning enforcement experience are unlikely to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex compliance and enforcement investigations relating to unauthorised development
• Support the delivery of an effective planning compliance and enforcement service
• Investigate reported breaches of planning control and assess appropriate action
• Manage appeal work arising from enforcement cases
• Ensure development is carried out in accordance with approved plans and planning legislation
• Liaise with internal teams, residents, applicants and other stakeholders on enforcement matters
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports as required
• Contribute to the wider work of the Compliance and Enforcement Team

Essential Experience & Skills

• Strong experience in town planning and planning enforcement
• Experience managing complex compliance and enforcement investigations
• Good understanding of the Planning Acts and related enforcement processes
• Experience dealing with appeal work arising from enforcement action
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Well organised and able to manage a varied caseload
• Customer-focused approach
  
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Reporting To

Assistant Planning Manager / Compliance and Enforcement Team Management

Additional Information

Interviews are expected to take place on site. Final date and details to be confirmed.

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