Standards and Improvements Team Leader
Location: South Derbyshire District Council, Swadlincote
Reference: JOB/26/01267
Salary details: £38,220 to £40,777 per annum
Job term: Full Time
Appointment type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing date: 11 May 2026
We would like to appoint to an exciting new role within the planning team to assist in providing a visible planning service, through ensuring information is readily available and easily accessible to all customers. The ideal candidate would have experience in both planning and IT, with document and project management skills also well placed.
The successful candidate will manage a small team of Planning Technicians and be responsible for the departments software, ensuring that the systems meet the needs of the service and customers and satisfactorily monitor and manage the work of the wider team. We are looking for flexible and creative people with excellent communication and IT skills. A commitment to continuous improvement of service delivery and partnership working will be essential.
Flexi Time and Flexible Working Schemes are in place at South Derbyshire District Council.
Once you have read the job description and person specification form, should you wish to discuss the role informally, please contact Sarah Beeby on 07977 437535 or Steffan Saunders on 07971 604326.
Provisional Interview Date: To be confirmed.
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