Job Description

Salary

Salary Grade 8 37,938 to 41,511 per annum (Pay award Pending)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Midlands

Package

Access to free healthcare cash plan and benefits, 26-32 days holiday package (exclusive of public bank holidays) and option to purchase additional leave. We will double you monthly pension contributions and have family friendly policies.

Job category/type

Planning

Date posted

27/06/2025

Job reference

REQ000517



We are looking for an individual to specialise in handling the more complex developments and major projects received by the Council. This includes politically sensitive and locally emotive proposals, but also applications bringing often the most generous local benefits. This role will focus primarily in progressing complex but highly interesting and unique developments, allowing the individual to truly shape the future of Bassetlaw!



The successful candidate will support the Major Projects Manager in the delivery of key sites in the district and to lead on the case management of strategic sites and major projects. With an existing knowledge of the planning system and processes, the individual will work alongside a dedicated team working and leading on several significant projects which could be anything from large residential developments to solar farms, to huge mixed used strategic sites or any other exciting opportunities which may arise.



If you feel you have the right skills and expertise to succeed in this role and as highlighted on the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.



We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more.

You can read about all our employee benefits

here

.

We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.



To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.



Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don't have one to upload, you can download a CV template we've created to help you get started.



Person Specification



Candidate Information Pack

Closing date

:

04th July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Interview date: To Be Confirmed