Principal Planning Policy Officer
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £42,839 to £46,142 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Plus market supplement |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leicestershire, East Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Oadby and Wigston Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
To work as an integral member of the Planning Team and lead on the production of the Council’s new Local Plan and all other associated planning policy elements. The role will include the line management of a vastly experienced Planning Policy team, which includes Climate Change, helping maintain the teams high quality output, as well as ensuring that the team helps the Council towards achieving its corporate aims and objectives.
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