Planning Enforcement Investigations Officer

Woking Borough Council; Woking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted health & leisure membership

Home working available

Job summary

Woking Borough Council is seeking a Planning Enforcement Investigations Officer to join the Planning Team on a full-time, permanent basis in Woking. You will investigate breaches of planning control and determine appropriate remedies, reporting to the Principal Planning Enforcement Officer.

The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work in a team, and a valid UK driving licence for site visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in investigating breaches of planning control preferred.
• Excellent communication with residents, businesses and councillors.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged breaches of planning control to determine if a breach exists.
• Take appropriate action to remedy breaches under supervision.
• Provide responses to residents, businesses and elected members.

Skills

Communication skills

Enforcement experience

Teamwork

Job description

Planning Enforcement Investigations Officer

• Employer: Woking Borough Council
• Reference: PLAC/26/344099

Salary in range from £25,593 to £29,632 plus minimum flexible benefits allowance of up to £1,840 and vehicle allowance of up to £2,683

Woking

Closing on 30/09/2026 at 23:55

No DBS Check

Permanent | Flexible Hours/Full Time

37 hours per week.

Woking Borough Council is seeking a Planning Enforcement Investigations Officer to join the Council’s Planning Team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Enforcing planning regulations is crucial formaintaining public confidence in the planning system, ensuring fairness for those who comply with regulations, and protecting amenity and the environment. Reporting to the PrincipalPlanning Enforcement Officer the postholder will be responsible for the investigation of alleged breaches of planning control to determine whether a breach of planning control exists. Under the supervision of thePrincipalPlanning Enforcement Officer, they will take appropriate action to remedy breaches of planning control and provide responses to residents, businesses and elected members on planning enforcement matters.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive outlook and a commitment to team working. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and ideally some experience of working in an enforcement related discipline.

In return, we can offer you the chance to develop your career in a friendly, supportive environment, a generous flexi-time scheme with the ability to take up to two flexi leave days a month, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.

It is a requirement for this role that applicants hold a valid full UK Driving License to be able to undertake site visits. The post provides the opportunity for flexible working arrangements including some home working.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Mike Ferguson,Principal Planning Enforcement Officer by emailing [e-mail] .

Closing Date: 30 September 2026 - 23:55pm

Interview Date: 12 & 13 October 2026

Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.