Planning and Development Team Leader

An exciting opportunity for a Planning and Development Team Leader to join our high-performing, busy Planning and Development Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven planning professional to play a key role in shaping development across North West Leicestershire, leading a team of Planning Officers. You need previous experience of working in a Planning Team where you supervised staff and motivated and developed team members. You also need demonstrable experience of dealing with major and contentious planning applications, with a solid understanding of current planning legislation and policy. A recognised qualification in planning or equivalent to degree level is required, along with being a member of, or eligible for, membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, able to prioritise workloads effectively and confident in communicating with a wide range of people. Being resilient and capable of working under pressure to meet challenging deadlines, while also being a team player is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who relishes a challenge, has the drive and enthusiasm to make a difference, and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of the district. The district of North West Leicestershire is mainly rural in character with the southern part of the district being in the National Forest, yet it also has pressures from development in its main urban areas due to locations close to East Midlands Airport and the strategic highways network.

• 36.25 hrs per week with a starting annual salary of £41,771 (pay award pending) plus £963 pa essential car user allowance

• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working

• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)

• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution

• Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

• Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Jenny Davies (Team Manager) at [email protected] or 01530 454656, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date