Planning and Development Enforcement Team Leader

We are looking for a Planning and Development Enforcement Team Leader to join us to lead, manage and develop our Planning Enforcement Team. The successful candidate will be given the chance to review how the team works and make any changes identified. You will also take on some of the more complex cases in the district to effectively resolve any issues through influencing, negotiation and the use of enforcement powers. The district of North West Leicestershire is mainly rural in character with the southern part of the district in the National Forest, however it also has pressures from development in the main urban areas due to its location adjacent to the East Midlands airport and the strategic highways network.

We are looking for someone with significant experience of Planning Enforcement work. You will be an effective leader and team member, have a recognised planning qualification (or sufficient experience) and either be a member of or be eligible for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

• 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £44,428 - £48,474 (including market supplement enhancement) (pay award pending)

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

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

• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% 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 Dylan Jones (Team Manager) at dylan.jones@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or 01530 490138, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

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.

Closing date: 24 September 2024.