Mansfield has ambitious plans for growth and we are looking for dynamic and motivated staff to help deliver key projects. We have an up-to-date Local Plan that sets the spatial vision for the District and a draft masterplan for the redevelopment of key sites within the town centre.

 

Mansfield also has a proud industrial heritage as demonstrated by the grand architecture in our town centre Conservation Areas and ensuring that new development enhances the quality of place is vital to the success of our regeneration plans. 

As Planning Policy Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing a dedicated team of Officers leading on the local plan review, production of a range of supplementary planning documents, supporting the delivery of the Council’s Climate Change Strategy and engaging with Severn Trent to support their £76 million investment in green and blue infrastructure in the town.

We therefore require an ambitious person to provide effective leadership of the team and help to deliver the Council’s Growth agenda. You will have significant experience of taking development plan documents through from inception to adoption and will be able to demonstrate the skills required to motivate colleagues and ensure that team objectives are achieved.        

We can offer you an opportunity to develop your career by leading a team that is focussed on achieving high quality outcomes and has a culture of continuous improvement. We also offer flexible working arrangements, with a commitment to blended working patterns between the office and at home. 

We offer generous leave entitlement starting at 30 days per annum rising to 37 after 5 years’ service in addition to Bank/Public Holidays), access to the Local Government Pension scheme and a range of employee benefits including discounted access to local leisure services and retail outlets. See link below for more details:

Working for Mansfield District Council – Mansfield District Council

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