Enforcement Assistant
£24,836- £26,717 per annum (plus pay award) 37 hours per week
Permanent contract
Cirencester/agile working
An exciting time to join Cotswold District Council.
Join our friendly and supportive Planning Services team at Cotswold District Council as an Enforcement Assistant and play a vital role in protecting and enhancing the character of the beautiful Cotswold District. You’ll be part of an immediate team of six within the wider planning service of over 40 professionals, including development management, natural and built environment, and policy teams. No planning experience is required — we’re looking for someone with great admin skills, strong communication, and a proactive, organised approach.
This is a busy and varied role where you’ll be handling general enquiries, creating and managing enforcement cases, and providing coordination and support to the Principal Enforcement Officer. You’ll engage with a range of people — from residents and local councillors to internal colleagues — so confidence, empathy, and good life skills are key. You’ll often need to dive straight into tasks, using your initiative to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
In return, you’ll gain valuable experience and insight into planning enforcement, with opportunities for informal shadowing and professional growth. You’ll also be involved in projects ranging from small developments to major housing schemes, all within one of England’s most picturesque and historic districts. If you’re organised, adaptable, and ready to make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.
You will need
- A minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent including C or above in English and Maths
- Experience of working flexibly as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders
- To deliver commitments and take ownership of own caseload, reshaping of plans to deliver required outcomes
- The ability to work independently under pressure and within tight deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- To be competent in using a range of technology and software packages, including Microsoft and Microsoft Teams
Special Conditions
- Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes
Advert Closing Date: 11th November 2025
Interview date: 20th and 21st November 2025
What we can do for you:
- Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working.
- Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role).
- 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 29 days after five years of service.
- In addition, you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice.
- Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care.
- Generous contributory local government pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars.
- Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements.