Salary
£39,152 - £42,839
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Region
Midlands
Package
Access to free healthcare cash plan and benefits, 26-32 days holiday package (exclusive of public bank holidays) and option to purchase additional leave. We will double you monthly pension contributions and have family friendly policies.
Job category/type
Planning
Date posted
19/09/2025
Job reference
REQ000548
We are looking for an individual to specialise in handling the more complex developments and major projects received by the Council. This includes politically sensitive and locally emotive proposals, but also applications bringing often the most generous local benefits. This role will focus primarily in progressing complex but highly interesting and unique developments, allowing the individual to truly shape the future of Bassetlaw
The successful candidate will support the Major Projects Manager in the delivery of key sites in the district and to lead on the case management of strategic sites and major projects. With an existing knowledge of the planning system and processes, the individual will work alongside a dedicated team working and leading on several significant projects which could be anything from large residential developments to solar farms, to huge mixed used strategic sites or any other exciting opportunities which may arise.
If you feel you have the right skills and expertise to succeed in this role and as highlighted on the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26 to 32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefitshere.
We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.
To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.
Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don't have one to upload, you can download a CV template we've created to help you get started.
About The Council
Person Specification
Job Description
Closing date: 19 October 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interview date: to be confirmed