Assistant Compliance and Enforcement Officer
| Posting date: | 14 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,913 to £40,824 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 November 2025 |
| Location: | Basingstoke, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Fixed term up to 31 August 2026
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.
As a Council we go beyond; we do things differently. Making a difference to the people we serve makes a difference. If you share our values and are customer-focused, and this is an opportunity you consider well suited to, we would like to hear from you.
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) or Meredith Baker (Principal Planning Officer - Compliance and Enforcement).
A full driving licence is essential for this role.
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 ‘B Rewarded’ 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.
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.
As a Council we go beyond; we do things differently. Making a difference to the people we serve makes a difference. If you share our values and are customer-focused, and this is an opportunity you consider well suited to, we would like to hear from you.
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) or Meredith Baker (Principal Planning Officer - Compliance and Enforcement).
A full driving licence is essential for this role.
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 ‘B Rewarded’ 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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.