At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic planning team and manage diverse planning functions.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking planning service in Leicester with a hybrid work model.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working, and the chance to shape planning policies.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth until November 2026.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community planning and lead a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning and significant senior-level experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location: Leicester (Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite at County Hall)
Rate: £300 per day
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Interim contract until November 2026
We are seeking an experienced Team Manager – Planning to lead a professional planning team within a busy planning service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take responsibility for a broad range of planning functions, including minerals and waste planning, development management, team leadership, and strategic service delivery.
The Role
As Team Manager – Planning, you will be responsible for leading and managing a planning team, ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality planning services. Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the preparation, implementation, monitoring, and review of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan.
- Managing all aspects of development management, including pre-application advice, planning applications, appeals, site monitoring, and enforcement.
- Leading, supporting, and developing a team of planning professionals and support staff.
- Managing workloads, priorities, resources, budgets, and performance.
- Preparing and presenting reports, recommendations, and professional advice to committees and decision-making meetings.
- Representing the organisation at planning appeals, hearings, public inquiries, and other formal proceedings.
- Providing expert advice on planning policy, legislation, and emerging changes.
- Building effective relationships with stakeholders and supporting collaborative approaches to complex planning matters.
About You
You will have:
- A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- Professional membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or an equivalent professional body.
- Significant senior-level experience within a planning environment.
- Strong experience in local plan preparation, development management, and complex planning matters.
- Proven experience leading and managing professional teams.
- Experience presenting reports, managing budgets, and delivering service improvements.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience within a minerals and waste planning environment or at a senior level within a county planning authority would be advantageous.
Team Manager – Planning in Leicester employer: Advanced Resource Managers
At Advanced Resource Managers, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while working on high-profile projects in the vibrant locations of Cheltenham and Manchester. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages a healthy work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Advanced Resource Managers Recruitment Team
