Planning Compliance Officer

Grade E £32,578 - £34,811 pa (pro rata) (pending outcome of the Council's Job Evaluation Process)

37 hours per week

Substantive

Tewkesbury Borough Council's Planning Enforcement Service is expanding, and this is your opportunity to be part of an ambitious and growing team.

We are investing in a new Planning Compliance Officer role to support our established Planning Enforcement Team as we respond to the opportunities and challenges presented by one of the fastest-growing areas in the region.

Tewkesbury Borough, located in north Gloucestershire, is experiencing significant residential and commercial growth, including the delivery of major strategic developments through the Garden Communities programme. Occupying a key position between Cheltenham, Gloucester and the M5 corridor, the borough plays an important role in shaping sustainable growth across the county. Working collaboratively with neighbouring authorities through a joint planning strategy, we are helping to deliver new homes, employment opportunities and infrastructure whilst protecting the area's unique character and environmental assets.

With its combination of historic market towns, rural villages, important habitats, protected national landscapes, thriving business locations and major development sites, Tewkesbury Borough offers a varied and rewarding planning environment. This diversity ensures that no two days are the same and provides an excellent opportunity to develop your planning knowledge and professional experience.

As a Planning Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in investigating alleged breaches of planning control and helping to ensure that development takes place in accordance with planning permissions and in the wider public interest. You will undertake site visits, gather evidence, liaise with residents, landowners, developers and elected members, and work closely with colleagues across the planning service. Your work will contribute directly to maintaining public confidence in the planning system and protecting the quality of our built and natural environment.

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual with strong communication and investigative skills. Whether you are already working in planning enforcement, development management, planning consultancy, or are looking to build a career in planning compliance, this role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive and collaborative team.

In return, you will benefit from a varied caseload, opportunities for professional development and training, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to make a real difference. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact William Cole, Senior Planning Compliance Officer on 01684 272107 and by email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 11th October 2026

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 19th October 2026