Planning Enforcement Officer

Bassetlaw District Council; Worksop; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26-32 days holiday

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Job summary

Bassetlaw District Council is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to deliver a proactive enforcement service across the District. You will manage a caseload, assess breaches against policy and legislation, and work within the Development Team to achieve positive outcomes for local communities.

The role requires strong knowledge of planning law, enforcement best practice, and the ability to operate in a politically sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of planning law and enforcement best practice.
• Experience with investigation procedures and evidence gathering.
• Ability to manage confidential information and operate in a politically sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate planning enforcement complaints and breaches of planning control.
• Conduct site visits, gather evidence, and prepare recommendations.
• Prepare and serve statutory notices and monitor compliance.
• Support prosecutions, planning appeals, and court appearances as needed.
• Negotiate outcomes with applicants, agents and residents.
• Support and mentor junior officers where appropriate.

Skills

Planning law

Enforcement procedures

Investigation skills

Education

GCSEs (4-9) incl Maths & English

Job description

Planning Enforcement Officer

Location: Worksop

Posting date: 08/10/2026

Job details

Salary £34,811 - £37,563

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Region Midlands

Job category/type Planning

Date posted 18/09/2026

Job reference REQ000691

Attachments: Planning Enforcement Officer Job Description.docx, Planning Enforcement Officer Job Specification.docx

Job description

Planning Department

Salary Grade 6 £34,811 - £37,563 per annum

Full Time, permanent 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced planning enforcement professional with strong knowledge of planning law, investigation procedures and enforcement best practice? Bassetlaw District Council is looking for a Planning Enforcement Officer to support the delivery of an effective, proactive and high-quality planning enforcement service across the District.

Working as part of the Development Team, you will manage your own caseload of enforcement investigations, assess alleged breaches of planning control and help ensure the Council’s enforcement activities are sound, proportionate and rooted in positive outcomes for local communities.

About the role

In this varied role, you will investigate planning enforcement complaints, undertake site visits, gather evidence, take photographs and measurements, and prepare recommendations in line with planning policy, legislation and the Council’s Planning Enforcement Protocol.

You will also support compliance monitoring, prepare and serve statutory notices where required, assist with prosecutions and planning appeals, and represent the Council in court proceedings or at appeal hearings where appropriate.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and investigate a caseload of planning enforcement complaints and alleged breaches of planning control.
• Conduct site visits, gather evidence and assess matters against planning policy, legislation and other material considerations.
• Prepare and serve statutory notices and monitor compliance with enforcement action.
• Collate and prepare evidence for prosecutions, informal hearings, public inquiries and planning appeals.
• Negotiate effectively with applicants, agents, residents and other stakeholders to secure appropriate outcomes.
• Support and mentor junior officers where appropriate.

About you

You will have excellent knowledge of planning law, enforcement best practice and investigation procedures, together with demonstrable experience of dealing with complex and sensitive planning enforcement matters.

You will be confident working in a politically sensitive environment, managing confidential information appropriately and communicating clearly with a wide range of stakeholders, including Elected Members, Planning Inspectors and the courts.

Strong negotiation, mediation, problem-solving and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to prioritise a busy workload in a pressurised environment. You must also hold 4 to 5 GCSEs at grades A-C or 4-9, including Maths and English, and have a UK driving licence with access to a car insured for business use.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in delivering a fair, effective and locally responsive planning enforcement service, helping to protect the character, environment and communities of Bassetlaw.

If you have the knowledge, experience and confidence to manage complex enforcement investigations and achieve positive outcomes, we would welcome your application.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact xxx, xxx at xxx or [phone].

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here .

Please open attachments to review the Job Description and Person Specification, and to discover more about what its like to work for the council.

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About The Council

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.

Closing date: 8 October 2026

Interview date: 13 October 2026