Planning Technical Support Team Leader

Planning Technical Support Team Leader

We are looking for a Planning Technical Support Team Leader to join our Planning and Development this new and important role you will lead and support our busy planning support and technical team. You will supervise the team manage their daytoday work help develop the team and ensure they provide highquality administrative and technical support. You will also help improve our services reviewing and improving our systems and processes supporting digital changes and finding better ways of working.

You will need strong IT skills to use our digital tools and bespoke planning systems. You should have a degree (or equivalent) in town and country planning or experience supervising a development management team with a good understanding of the support needs in a busy planning service.

The ideal candidate will be wellorganised able to manage their workload and that of the team provide great customer service and communicate confidently with a range of people. If you enjoy a challenge are a strong leader and can train and motivate a team this role will help you build your planning and leadership skills and experience.

• 36.25 hrs per week with an annual starting salary of 33673
• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employers contribution
• Employee benefits programme including payback on medical dental and optical expenses
• Continued training and development opportunities

Interested... Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Jenny Davies (Team Manager) at or who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

If you would like to down load the full job pack please click on the link under attachments.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means visit:Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Counciland emailif you have any questions.

Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026

Required Experience:

Manager