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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our award-winning Planning Policy Team. Our Planning Department continues to go from strength to strength, having been named East Midlands Local Planning Authority Team of the Year (2024) and with one of our Planning Policy team members receiving a commendation in the East Midlands Young Planner of the Year (2025). To build on this success, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to complement our growing team. We are at an exciting stage in our Local Plan process, with Regulation 19 pre-submission publication scheduled for later this year and submission to the Secretary of State for Examination in Public by year-end. We will provide opportunities to broaden your expertise and gain valuable experience to support your professional development and career progression.
Job Responsibility:
Play a key role in shaping the future of our borough
Play a vital role in delivering a sound and sustainable Local Plan
Contribute to the wider success of the Planning Department
Work collaboratively to deliver strategic planning priorities across Leicestershire
Support the development of successful neighbourhood plans within the borough
Work on a wide range of development proposals including urban extensions, major employment sites, sensitive locations, and rural development schemes
Requirements:
Experienced Planning Officer or Senior Planning Officer
Enthusiastic and motivated individual
Effective communicator
Confident in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
Skilled at negotiating solutions to complex and sometimes challenging issues
What we offer:
Flexible working options
Generous pension scheme
Annual leave plus bank holidays
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles