Team Leader Local Plans

Civic Recruitment Limited; Sharnford; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Local Authority 3-month contract in the UK. The role entails leading the development, execution, and assessment of Local Development Framework and planning policies, with exposure to significant projects and public forums.

One in-office day and four days at home, 37 hours per week, bi-weekly payment. The successful candidate will advise on planning policy, manage complex projects, lead the Local Plans team, and represent the Council in public forums.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning policy within a local authority or similar setting.
• Experience preparing, reviewing and implementing Local Plans and planning policy documents.
• Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI) or eligibility for membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review and implementation of the Local Development Framework and policy documents.
• Manage significant and complex planning policy projects within statutory frameworks.
• Oversee application of adopted development plan policies and guidance.
• Coordinate research, evidence gathering and surveys to support policy development and obligations.
• Respond to consultations and documents from government and partners.

Education

Town Planning degree

MRTPI or eligible

Job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

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 Council's 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 Council's 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.
  

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