Planning Technical Support Team Leader

External

We are looking for a Planning Technical Support Team Leader to join our Planning and Development Team. In this important role, you will lead and support our busy planning support and technical team. You will supervise the team, manage their day to day work, help develop the team, and make sure they provide high quality administrative and technical support. You will also help improve our services reviewing and improving our systems and processes supporting digital changes and finding better ways of working.

You will need strong IT skills to use our digital tools and bespoke planning systems. You should have a degree (or equivalent) in town and country planning, or experience supervising a development management team, with a good understanding of the support needs in a busy planning service. The ideal candidate will be well organised, able to manage their workload and that of the team, provide great customer service and communicate confidently with a range of people. If you enjoy a challenge, are a strong leader, and can train and motivate a team, this role will help you build your planning and leadership skills and experience.

•            36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £32,597 - £36,363

•            Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working

•            34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)

•            Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution

•            Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

•            Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Jenny Davies (Team Manager) at [email protected] or 01530 454656, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Sunday 19 April 2026