At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning policy and environment teams to drive growth in Charnwood.
- Company: Join a vibrant council in a thriving university town.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local development and community transformation.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning policy and team management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Charnwood is a vibrant and exciting borough with a population of 183,000 located between the three cities of Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. The main urban centre is the thriving university town of Loughborough and this is complemented by small towns and villages set within attractive countryside.
The Opportunity
There is a challenging agenda for growth in Charnwood and the wider Leicester and Leicestershire area. This role provides an opportunity to make a significant and immediate contribution to this, working with partners across the area to support the preparation of the Strategic Development Strategy and in leading the Council’s planning policy, environment infrastructure funding teams. We will offer you plentiful and varied experience in a key management role within our Planning and Growth Service and an opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills day to day.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, motivated and organised planning professional with substantial experience of planning policy preparation and experience of managing local plans through to adoption and wider planning practice. You may already be managing a local plan team or be looking to make the next step in your career towards a leadership role. You will need to be a team player with a positive approach, willing to contribute to the delivery of transformational change and continuous improvement to secure excellent customer service.
Benefits
- Agile working
- 35.5 and 44.5 days leave a year (depending on length of service)
- Professional fees paid
- Staff discounts and benefits scheme
- Car benefit scheme
- Free parking
- Subsidised leisure facilities, cycle to work scheme
- Town Centre & Train Station walking distance to office
- Leicester, Nottingham & Derby less than 30 mins away
Group Leader Plans & Environment M200 employer: Charnwood Borough Council
Charnwood Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a tangible impact on community development and infrastructure. With generous annual leave, professional growth opportunities, and flexible working arrangements, we prioritise employee well-being and career advancement, making it a rewarding place to work in the heart of Charnwood.
