Job Description
Planning Policy Team Manager
Package up to £63,327
Few districts bring together as much opportunity as North West Leicestershire, home to the UK’s only inland Freeport, East Midlands Airport, Donington Park, and the National Forest.
We’re seeking a Planning Policy Team Manager ready to lead from the front as we finalise our Local Plan and guide how our communities evolve over the coming years.
What you’ll be doing
🔹 Lead and inspire the Planning Policy and Land Charges team.
🔹 Drive the Local Plan through submission, examination, and adoption.
🔹 Oversee Section 106 monitoring, ensuring contributions are secured.
🔹 Support and guide the high-performing Land Charges service.
🔹 Collaborate with Members, senior officers, and regional partners.
🔹 Represent the council at committees, hearings, and examinations.
What we’re looking for
🔹 Comfortable leading complex and high-profile projects
🔹 Experience preparing and delivering Local Plans
🔹 RTPI membership (or eligibility).
🔹 Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
🔹 A calm, pragmatic approach and the ability to motivate others.