Development Services Team Leader

Blaby District Council; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Blaby District Council is seeking a Development Services Team Leader to guide a small Planning Officers team and oversee a varied range of planning applications and development proposals. The role blends leadership with hands-on planning duties in a supportive environment.

You will work to develop the service, support staff growth, and drive quality outcomes in a hybrid setting with two days remote work. The salary reflects progression and tenure within local government.

Qualifications

• Qualified planning professional with strong policy understanding.
• Experience leading or mentoring a team of Planning Officers.
• Ability to manage diverse planning applications and projects with stakeholder care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of Planning Officers.
• Manage a varied caseload of planning applications and development proposals.
• Contribute to service improvements and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Planning knowledge

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in urban planning or related field

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.

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Development Services Team Leader

Company: Blaby District Council

Salary: £46,579 to £49,817 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Leicester, LE19 2EP

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Oct 2026

Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

Summary

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.

Essential requirements

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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