Planning Policy Officer

Blaby District Council; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Leicester Forest East is seeking a Planning Policy Officer to enhance the Local Plan journey. This full-time position focuses on shaping local policy through gathering evidence, conducting consultations, and responding to national updates. Strong organisational skills and a passion for planning are essential. The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive team.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working including flexi-time scheme

Free car parking and cycle bays

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of planning policy, legislation, and public sector challenges.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, outward-looking approach.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and residents.

Responsibilities

• Gather evidence and help develop the Local Plan to adoption.
• Assist with consultations and monitor policy progress.
• Respond to national changes and contribute to neighbourhood plans.

Skills

Understanding of planning policy

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Collaborative approach

Job description

Planning Policy Officer

Scale 4/5 Career Graded (£29,064 - £39,152) per annum

Full time – 37 hours per week

Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic, friendly and highly experienced planning policy team. You’ll be joining us at a pivotal stage in the Local Plan journey as we move towards the Publication Local Plan—anideal chance to enhance your skills and broaden your experience in the planning sector. We will support your personal and professional development in the role.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll play a key part in shaping the future of our area. Your work will include gathering evidence and helping to develop the Local Plan to adoption; assisting with consultations; monitoring policy progress; responding to national changes; and contributing to wider projects such as neighbourhood plans and providing planning policy observations on planning applications received by the council.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of planning policy, legislation, and public sector challenges
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, outward-looking approach
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and residents

If you’re passionate about planning and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. Further details on our benefits can be found on the Employee benefits page.

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

To find out more about the role and what it is like to work for us, please contact Vicky Chapman, our Planning Policy and Strategy Manager 0116 272 7775 for an informal discussion.

Closing date: 5 January 2026

Interview date: 12 January 2026

Equal Opportunities and Support

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. Further information can be found on our jobs page.