Development Services Team Leader

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Flexible working

Hybrid work

Free car parking

Job summary

Blaby District Council is seeking a qualified planning professional to join our team. You will determine a varied caseload of planning applications and development proposals, from rural schemes through to large-scale commercial projects.

Whether you are stepping into formal management or are an experienced leader, you will have the opportunity to manage, support and mentor a small team of Planning Officers and contribute positively to the wider service.

Responsibilities

• Determine a varied caseload of planning applications and development proposals.
• Lead, manage and mentor a small team of Planning Officers.
• Support and develop staff and contribute to service improvement.

Job description

We are looking for a qualified planning professional to join our friendly, innovative and successful team. You will work on a diverse range of projects, with opportunities to broaden your experience and develop your career in a supportive environment.

This is an exciting time to join us, with significant growth taking place across Blaby District. You will determine a varied caseload of planning applications and development proposals, from bespoke rural schemes through to large-scale commercial developments.

Whether you are looking to take your first step into formal management or are already an experienced leader, you will have the opportunity to manage, support and mentor a small team of Planning Officers with varying levels of experience. We are looking for someone who can bring out the best in others while contributing positively to the wider service.

We are a positive, customer-focused team, passionate about making Blaby District a great place to live, work and visit. In return, we will support your personal and professional development, giving you the opportunity to grow your career alongside the organisation.

Further details about the role can be found on the job description and person specification.

To find out more about the role, please contact Glen Baker-Adams, Development Services and Enforcement Manager on 0116 272 7565.

Benefits of working with us include a local government pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including a flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays.

We also support hybrid working arrangements with a combination of onsite and home working.

Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email [e-mail].

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Interview date: 9 November 2026

Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, care leavers and those in the Armed Forces. As a Disability Confident Employer and to show our commitment to Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.