Planning Technician

Internal applicants can apply for this exciting opportunity via iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS). Once logged in, if you click on the person icon in the top corner of the home screen and then on ‘useful links’, another link will appear called ‘Apply for a Job’ (web recruitment). Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email human.resources@blaby.gov.uk.

Whether you’re starting your career in planning or looking for a change of direction, bring your technical skills and commitment to providing a professional service to Blaby District Council.

Every year we process and make decisions on over 1,000 applications for planning permission, works to protected trees, advertisement applications and a lot of other types in between!

We are looking for a motivated individual to join the team as a Planning Technician to play a part in determining some of these. The role of a Planning Technician at Blaby District Council is wide ranging and rewarding. In addition to assessing householder and other minor applications, you will also provide technical and administrative support to the Development Services Team whilst also delivering customer support to those that need it.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and work well in a team. We would also like you to be organised and able to prioritise accordingly. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential to provide high levels of customer service. Whilst we are not making this essential, some knowledge of town and country planning will be advantageous.

You will be given the support you need in our friendly team with opportunities to progress and develop your professional skills.

Benefits of working with us also include a local government pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. To find out more, click on the link Employee benefits.

We also support Hybrid working arrangements with a combination of on-site and home working subject to service delivery requirements.

To find out more about the job and what it is like to work for us, please contact Glen Baker-Adams, Development Services and Enforcement Manager on 0116 272 7565 for an informal discussion.

Closing date: 30th November 2026
Interview date: 11th December 2026

Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people and those in the Armed Forces, and therefore as a Disability Confident Employer and to show that we commit to the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.