Charnwood is a vibrant and exciting borough with a population of 180,000 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 Growth Plan and in leading the Council’s local plan and CIL to adoption. It will also involve leading the Council’s Biodiversity Strategy and Design Code. 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 management skills in leading the Local Plan Team and our team of heritage, landscape, ecology and design specialists in the Natural and Built Environment Team. 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 leading local plans through to adoption. You may already be leading a local plan team or be looking to make the next step in your career towards management. 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. In return, we offer the following key 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 M200 Group Leader Plans Policies and Place (002).pdf For an informal and confidential discussion, please call Richard Bennett on 07715 043888 or email richard.bennett@charnwood.gov.uk To apply please click the Apply Now link below.