Team Manager (Planning) - Ecology, Historic Environment & Landscape

Warwickshire County Council; Whitby; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Whitby is seeking a Team Manager for Planning in Ecology, Historic Environment, and Landscape services. This role involves leading a dedicated team and enhancing management strategies in the context of environmental accountability. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Development Management and British ecology. Competitive benefits including a strong pension and generous annual leave are offered. Join a team dedicated to biodiversity and sustainable development.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Agile working

Annual leave and bank holidays

Employee discounts via Vivup

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of Development Management.
• Significant experience in British ecology or historic environment.
• Skills in leading and integrating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning Team in Ecology, Historic Environment, and Landscape.
• Support team integration and skills development.
• Ensure best practices in planning and environmental accountability.

Skills

Development Management

Strategy Planning

British Ecology

Historic Environment

Landscape

Job description

Warwickshire County Council

Team Manager (Planning) - Ecology, Historic Environment & Landscape

Salary: £46,142 – £48,226 p.a.

Now is the time to work for Warwickshire County Council; the first Council to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain and at the forefront of Natural Capital Investment; forging a path towards Environmental (Ecological and Heritage) Accountability.

The primary responsibility of the role will be to lead the Planning Team in our Ecology, Historic Environment and Landscape service.

Please tell us any relevant knowledge and experience you have that matches those within the Job Description. You will have a thorough understanding of Development Management and Strategy Planning and significant experience in either British ecology, historic environment or landscape.

You will join a dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced team comprising 14 ecological officers, 5 historic environment officers, and 2 landscape architects.

We are looking for candidates who can integrate well with the existing Team Managers and wider team, bringing their current skills and an enthusiasm to expand their expertise. Our workforce training plan supports active progression from apprentice to Service Manager, following the respective chartered institute competency frameworks (or equivalent).

For a more detailed insight into the roles please see the Job Description and Person Specification here: Team Manager (Planning) - Ecology, Historic Environment & Landscape

Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund

The benefits we offer include agile working, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.

Additional Information

If you would like to discuss the role please contact David Lowe, Service Manager (email: [e-mail]. Tel: [phone]).

Closing Date: 12 midnight on Friday 23rd January 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026

To apply for this role please click here

Location: Warwick