Salary up to £63,110 per annum (plus £6,112 car allowance) + a 10% market supplement after successfully completing probation period, followed by a retention payment after three years’ service

37 hours per week

You will lead the Council’s planning strategy and specialist services, playing a central role in shaping Fenland’s long-term future. This includes leading the preparation of a new Local Plan, overseeing neighbourhood planning, and managing specialist functions such as ecology, the historic environment, arboriculture and monitoring. You will provide strategic leadership on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and infrastructure delivery planning, and represent the Council in wider strategic work, including spatial development strategies at CPCA level.

Help Shape the Next Chapter of Fenland

Fenland is a pro-growth district with a growing strategic role in regional growth and major infrastructure delivery.

As we prepare a new Local Plan under the reformed plan-making system—alongside the Fens Growth Triangle and nationally significant projects such as Fens Reservoir—we are expanding our Planning Strategy & Specialist Services Team to help shape Fenland’s future.

The Opportunity

Fenland is a place that is growing and changing, with real opportunities to make a lasting difference. Our towns and villages are evolving, major investment is coming forward, and the decisions we take now will shape how Fenland develops for many years to come.

As a pro-growth Council, we are preparing a new Local Plan under the reformed plan-making system, alongside major initiatives such as the Fens Growth Triangle and nationally significant projects including Fens Reservoir. This is an exciting moment to help set a clear direction for the district and to plan positively for growth that supports our communities and economy.

We work with a strong One Council ethos, bringing together expertise from planning, communities, housing, transport and environmental services. These roles offer the opportunity to work across disciplines, collaborate with a wide range of colleagues and partners, and contribute to joined-up solutions that shape places and deliver real outcomes for Fenland.

You will lead the Council’s planning strategy and specialist services, playing a central role in shaping Fenland’s long-term future. This includes leading the preparation of a new Local Plan, overseeing neighbourhood planning, and managing specialist functions such as ecology, the historic environment, arboriculture and monitoring. You will provide strategic leadership on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and infrastructure delivery planning, and represent the Council in wider strategic work, including spatial development strategies at CPCA level.

Why Join Fenland?

• Be part of a pro-growth Council shaping the future of the district
• Work on a new Local Plan and nationally significant infrastructure projects
• Collaborate across a One Council team spanning planning, communities, housing, transport and environmental services

Enjoy flexible working, professional development and the opportunity to make a real difference

If you are looking for work that is meaningful, collaborative and forward-looking, Fenland offers the opportunity to shape places and make an impact.

If you are interested in this post and would like to apply, please complete an application form (please read the guidance notes) and send to the Human Resources team, preferably by email to [email protected] or post to the HR Team, at Fenland District Council, Room 48, Fenland Hall, County Road, March, PE15 8NQ.

Application forms are available to download from this page or alternatively please either phone our Customer Services team on 01354 654321 or email [email protected].

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Matthew Leigh on 07731006800 or David Rowen on 01354 622587

Closing Date – Tuesday 30th June 2026

Please note CV`s are not acceptable