Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

Principal Planning Officer (Policy)
Grade 8, £36,371 up to £40,578 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week on a permanent contract

At Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, we strive for success. With major investment and regeneration already underway, our projects, plans for the future, development opportunities and ambitions are on another scale entirely. The same can be said for this opportunity to join our talented and dedicated Planning Policy team.

You’ll have greater scope to develop both in your role and the small team of professionals that you’ll manage. Positive, dynamic and passionate about place making, you’ll make a great impression on your team. In turn, you’ll quickly become an important and highly valued member of our management team.

Whilst leading your team by example, you’ll take the lead on preparing the borough’s next Local Plan, helping to shape the future of the borough and play a key role in the wider cross-boundary strategic planning agenda. With the level of planned future growth and investment, your work will be interesting and varied and provide the challenges you’ve been looking for.

The borough offers a wide range of rural planning issues and neighbourhood planning is a key priority. The team work closely with colleagues across planning so you will be involved in a broad range of planning and regeneration projects. We will look to you for ideas to make our service better and help you capitalise on your interest to work with our local communities and other stakeholders to deliver the council’s priorities. 

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please call Kirstie Rea, Planning Manager (Policy) on 01455 255857.

To apply online click on the 'Apply Button' or for an application pack call 01455 255836 quoting reference: C191 

Closing date: 25 May 2022  

 Interview date: W/C 6 June 2022