Compliance Team Lead Officer

Arun Business Partnership; Littlehampton; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced professional to lead the Planning Compliance Team in Littlehampton. The role offers a salary range between £44,075 - £46,142 and includes a market supplement. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating planning breaches and managing a team, alongside opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements. This is a permanent position requiring significant experience in planning compliance and leadership.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning compliance work is required.
• Experience in leading a team in a relevant sector is preferred.
• Experience in taking formal action and appearing in court.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning Compliance Team in investigating planning breaches.
• Manage a high-profile caseload and ensure effective action is taken.
• Support professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Skills

Planning compliance experience

Team leadership

Court appearances

Job description

Employer: Arun District Council

Salary: £44,075 - £46,142 per annum + market supplement of £9,140 PA

Location: Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week. Some out of hours and weekend work will be required.

DBS Check: No

Closing Date: 16/01/2026 at 23:59

Reference: P/25/327756

Overall Job Purpose

We are looking to recruit someone with significant experience of planning compliance work to lead the Planning Compliance Team. Ideally you would already have experience of leading a team in this sector, but consideration will be given to candidates who have significant experience in the field but no previous leadership roles.

You will lead a team of four investigating planning breaches in the district. As part of the role, you will have your own high‑profile caseload, and we are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate success in taking formal action with experience of appearing in court.

We offer an opportunity to develop your skills, join a supportive and friendly team, and the chance to shape and better the built environment within Arun.

The job is based at the Civic Centre in Littlehampton, and this will be your contractual job location. However, it is likely there will be some working from home and so will need an appropriate space to work from.

We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.

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Interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 26 January and 2 February 2026.