Charnwood Borough sits within the three cities of Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. One third of the 167,000 population live in the thriving university town of Loughborough, with most of the remaining two thirds within the small towns and villages of the Wolds, the Soar and Wreake Valleys, Charnwood Forest and on the edge of Leicester. 

The Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, motivated and organised planning professional who is keen to make a significant contribution in leading the performance and achievements of our Development Management Team.  You will have significant experience of dealing with complex planning applications and appeals.  You will also have the ability to lead the team in the processing and determination of planning applications, as well as being able to progress a small case load of more complex proposals. 

Who are we looking for?

You will need to be a team player with a positive approach, willing to contribute to the delivery of transformational change and continuous improvement to secure excellent customer service. In return, we will offer you plentiful and varied experience in a key role within our Development Management service.  The service seeking to deliver the sustainable growth planned for in the adopted Charnwood Local Plan Core Strategy. 

Key Benefits

• Flexible working
• Onsite parking
• Subsidised leisure facilities
• Town Centre & Train Station walking distance to office
• Leicester, Nottingham & Derby less than 30 mins away 

For an informal and confidential discussion, please call Raj Mistry on 01509 634753 or email rajen.mistry@charnwood.gov.uk 

Key dates

Closing date:             Friday, 12 March 2021

Online Interviews:    Week commencing Monday,12 April 2021 

No agencies and no CVs please. 

To apply online and for more information please visit our jobs page at www.charnwood.recruitment.gov.uk