Planning Support Officers

External Two temporary posts

The Council's Planning and Development Team are looking for two Planning Support Officers to join their team on temporary contracts. One on a full-time contract for 12 months and the other on a part-time contract, for maternity leave cover, initially on a 6-month contract with the possibility of extending to a maximum of 12 months subject to the date of return to work of the postholder. The full details about each contract are given in the job pack attached to this advert.

The role provides administrative and technical support to the Planning and Development Team as well as providing guidance and procedural information to members of the public, planning agents, stakeholders as well as colleagues in the wider Council. The successful applicants need to be confident in using a range of software, be a great communicator (both verbally and in writing) and have a customer focused approach. The job involves a mix of office based and home working.

•          Full-time role is 36.25 hrs per week, part-time is18.25 hrs per week with an annual salary for the full-time of £25,583 - £25,989 and for the part-time £12,791 - £12,994 (pro rata to length of contract)

•          Predominantly office based working at Whitwick Business Centre, Coalville

•          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 Ebbony Mattley (Team Leader) at [email protected]  or call her on 01530 454367, 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. Please indicate your preference in the additional information box on the application form of which contract you are applying for or if you wish to be considered for both.

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: Sunday 29 March 2026