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Team Leader Local Plans

Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Location:

Leicestershire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 28 October 2026 (15 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 25 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Pay Rate: 469.96 per day umbrella

1 in the office. 4 days at home. May need to come in for evening meetings etc

Hours: 37 hours per week

Summary

This is a 3-month contract role with a Local Authority offering a daily pay rate of 469.96 under an umbrella arrangement. The position requires one day in the office and four days working from home with occasional evening meetings. The role involves leading the development execution and assessment of the Councils Local Development Framework and related planning policies. The successful candidate will provide expert advice on planning policies manage complex projects lead the Local Plans team and represent the Council in various public forums.

Responsibilities

Lead the development review and implementation of the Councils Local Development Framework and associated policy documents.
Manage significant and complex planning policy projects ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and service standards.
Oversee the effective application of adopted development plan policies and supplementary planning guidance.
Coordinate research evidence gathering and surveys to support policy development and statutory planning obligations.
Respond to consultations and policy documents from government departments regional bodies neighboring authorities and partner organizations.

Requirements:

Extensive experience in planning policy spatial planning or development planning within a local authority or similar setting.
Demonstrated experience in preparing reviewing and implementing Local Plans and planning policy documents.
Experience managing complex projects within statutory planning frameworks.
A degree in Town Planning Urban Planning Geography or a related field.
Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or eligibility for membership.
Evidence of ongoing professional development in planning policy and related areas.

Additional Information

Location: Southfield Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TU United Kingdom
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Payment is on a bi-weekly schedule.
Application deadline: 30th October 2026. Apply as soon as possible.

Required Skills:

To lead the preparation implementation and review of the Councils statutory Local Development Framework and related planning policy documents ensuring the delivery of sustainable development and the Councils strategic objectives

Required Education:

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