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 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. You may have had previous experience of providing planning advice or have worked within an investigation or enforcement role. The ability to gain a swift, working knowledge of relevant legislation, planning policy and guidance is required although support would be given to develop into the role.
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.
Within easy reach of London, Basingstoke is a fast-paced, vibrant and modern town with many successful businesses, surrounded by picturesque villages and set in the stunning Hampshire countryside. It has a wealth of architectural heritage with over 1800 Listed Buildings and more than 40 Conservation Areas. The area also includes Highclere Castle, the setting of TV’s Downton Abbey and Laverstoke Mill, home to Bombay Sapphire. There are activities for every interest, including an international concert hall, a regional shopping centre, an indoor sky-diving centre and impressive sports and leisure facilities. Based at the Civic Offices in Basingstoke, near to the Top of Town, you would report directly to the Principal Planning Officer.
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) [email protected] or Meredith Baker (Principal Planning Officer - Compliance and Enforcement) [email protected]
A full driving licence is essential for this role.
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of our community.
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. This change is part of a wider move to support local devolution and strengthen powers within our communities. For further information please visit New Councils Decision
