Planning Policy Team Leader

Salary details: £ - £

Appointment Type: Full time – Permanent

(Flexible option of hours between 30 to 37 per week)

Based in Matlock with Hybrid working 

Are you up for a challenge of delivering high quality development in one of the most beautiful and desirable parts of England? If so, read on…. 

Derbyshire Dales District Council is a high performing local planning authority that is looking to invest in and strengthen its planning service to deliver high quality development for its residents and its future ambitions for growth as part of the local plan review. 

An opportunity has arisen to take on the leadership of the planning policy team at the District Council and the post holder is needed to help deliver the future development needs of the District and shape the Council’s planning policy and its approach to a wide range of issues and challenges, including Design, Biodiversity Net Gain, and Climate Change. 

You will be an experienced Policy Officer, with a proven track record of working on the delivery of Local Plans, and delivering high quality development, whilst being able to maximise the benefits of new development for existing and future residents of the District. 

The successful candidate must be well organised and self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure. You must have excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to ensure our team delivers a high-quality service to our customers.  

We have a strong ‘One Team, One Council’ culture.  Alongside the excellent quality of life, we can offer you the opportunity to further develop your career within an excellent and family friendly authority, with the benefits of hybrid working, flexitime, personal development and CPD opportunities, and free staff car parking at Matlock Town Hall. 

For further information please contact Mike Hase 01629 761251; or email mike.hase@derbyshiredales.gov.uk 

If you encounter and problems applying online, please contact humanresources@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 27 or 28 May 2025

We do not accept CVs.

Candidates must possess the necessary ‘right to work in the UK’ authorisation. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa as we do not possess a visa sponsorship licence. 

Closing date: Sunday 18^th of May 2025

Provisional interview dates: 27^th or 28^th of May 2025

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.