Planning Technician

External

The Council's Planning and Development Team are looking for someone to join their team as a full-time Planning Technician. The role is responsible for the validation and determination of discharge of planning condition applications, as well as dealing with and the making of Tree Preservation Orders and Public Footpath Diversion Orders. Ideally we are looking for a candidate who has some knowledge of Planning and Development procedures to help with the validation of minor applications and the completion of administrative tasks associated with planning appeals, together with planning history searches and condition compliance requests. The successful applicant needs to be a great communicator (both verbally and in writing) who can respond to enquiries from members of the public, planning agents, stakeholders as well as colleagues in the Planning Team and wider Council. The job involves a mix of office based and home working.

•          36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £28,598 - £32,061

•          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 Ebbony Mattley (Team Leader) at [email protected]  or on 01530 454367, 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 22 March 2026