Assistant Compliance and Enforcement Officer

Assistant Compliance and Enforcement Officer

The Planning and Infrastructure Service is 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 addressing 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.

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 contribute to the overall performance of the team.

Previous experience of providing planning advice or working within an investigation or enforcement role is preferred. The ability to gain a swift, working knowledge of relevant legislation, planning policy and guidance is required; support will be provided to develop into the role.

Based at the Civic Offices in Basingstoke, within easy reach of London. Basingstoke is a fast‑paced, vibrant town in Hampshire with a rich heritage and many amenities.

For more information, contact Katherine Fitzherbert‑Green (Assistant Planning Manager) zherbert‑ or Meredith Baker (Principal Planning Officer – Compliance and Enforcement) at Mered

A full driving licence is essential for this role.

• 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 programme
• Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of our community.

The council signs up to the Disability Confident 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 undertaking Local Government Reorganisation, transitioning from a two‑tier structure to new unitary councils from April 2028. If you are employed by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council as of 1 April 2028, your role will transfer to one of the new organisations on your existing terms and conditions. For further information please visit New Councils Decision.