Lead Kingston’s Growth – Shape Our Future Places

We’re looking for an outstanding leader to head up our Development Management and Planning Enforcement services – driving positive growth and regeneration across Kingston. This is your chance to influence the borough’s future, ensuring development aligns with our Local Plan and delivers sustainable, high-quality outcomes for our communities.

Why Kingston?

From our historic riverside and vibrant market town to major regeneration schemes, Kingston is one of London’s most dynamic boroughs. You’ll play a pivotal role in flagship projects, guiding development that balances heritage with innovation.

What you’ll do:

• Set the strategic direction for Development Management and Enforcement, delivering a high-performing, customer-focused service.
• Lead on planning applications and negotiations, securing infrastructure and community benefits through Section 106 and CIL.
• Oversee Planning Committee activities and represent the service at senior level.
• Drive service improvement, innovation, and income generation through pre-application services and Planning Performance Agreements.
• Inspire and develop your team, embedding a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree-level qualification in Town Planning (or related discipline) and RTPI chartered membership (or eligibility).
• Significant experience assessing and advising on complex planning applications.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and driving performance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of planning legislation, local government operations, and political awareness.
• Ability to build strong partnerships and influence at senior levels.

Join us and help shape Kingston’s future – delivering sustainable growth, vibrant communities, and a forward-thinking planning service in one of London’s most exciting boroughs.

For a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07716 098175

For further information visit: https://kingstonjobs.co.uk/

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 22^nd February 2026

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

If you have a long term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com to inform the Penna team

Drive Kingston’s Regeneration – Lead Strategic Planning Delivery

We’re looking for a dynamic planning professional to lead the delivery of Kingston’s most significant development projects. Acting as the link between developers and the Council, you’ll manage the planning process end-to-end for major schemes, ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet community needs and corporate ambitions.

Why Kingston?

With ambitious housing targets and major regeneration projects like Cambridge Road Estate (2,000 new homes) and other strategic sites, Kingston is one of London’s most exciting boroughs for growth. This is your opportunity to shape its future and make a lasting impact.

What you’ll do:

• Project manage the planning journey for high-profile, complex developments from pre-application to approval.
• Coordinate a multi-disciplinary “development team” approach, overseeing officers, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Negotiate infrastructure and community benefits through Section 106 and CIL agreements.
• Represent the Council at Planning Committees, public meetings, and act as expert witness at appeals.
• Commission specialist advice and manage procurement in line with regulations.
• Drive innovation, manage budgets, and deputise for the Head of Development Management.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree-level qualification in Town Planning (or related discipline) and RTPI chartered membership (or eligibility).
• Significant experience leading and advising on major planning applications.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of planning legislation and local government operations.
• A collaborative leader committed to Kingston’s values: Innovative, Open, Smart.

Join us and help deliver Kingston’s vision – creating sustainable growth, vibrant communities, and a forward-thinking planning service in one of London’s most dynamic boroughs.

For a confidential discussion contact: brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

For further information visit: https://kingstonjobs.co.uk/

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 22^nd February 2026

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

If you have a long term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com to inform the Penna teamFor a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07716 098175

For further information visit: https://kingstonjobs.co.uk/

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 22^nd February 2026

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com to inform the Penna team.

Take the Lead on Complex Projects – Be Our Principal Surveyor

We’re seeking a highly skilled Principal Building Control Surveyor to help deliver a first-class service for Kingston. Working alongside the Head of Building Control, you’ll take ownership of complex cases, mentor colleagues, and drive innovation across the team.

Why Kingston?

Our borough blends heritage with growth – from riverside developments to major regeneration schemes. You’ll be at the heart of projects like the new Leisure Centre, Cambridge Road Estate regeneration, and Murray House, ensuring every build meets the highest standards of safety and quality.

What you’ll do:

• Lead on challenging building control cases, from domestic projects to high-rise and mixed-use schemes.
• Carry out plan assessments, site inspections, enforcement actions, and dangerous structures work.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to support team development.
• Work closely with residents, developers, and partners to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in Building Control, Surveying, Construction, or Structural Engineering.
• Professional membership (RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent) and commitment to CPD.
• Significant experience in Building Control, including complex commercial and residential schemes.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, customer-focused approach.

Join us and help shape Kingston’s future – delivering safe, sustainable, and inspiring places for our communities.

For a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07716 098175

For further information visit: https://kingstonjobs.co.uk/

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 22^nd February 2026

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com to inform the Penna team.

Shape Kingston’s Future – Lead, Influence, Deliver

We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Principal Planner to take a leading role in shaping Kingston’s growth and development. As Deputy Team Leader, you’ll manage complex projects, mentor colleagues, and ensure our planning service delivers excellence across the borough.

Why Kingston?

From our historic riverside and vibrant market town to major regeneration schemes, Kingston is one of London’s most dynamic boroughs. You’ll play a key role in flagship projects, balancing heritage with innovation and creating sustainable, high-quality places for our communities.

What you’ll do:

• Lead on major planning projects and applications, ensuring compliance and quality outcomes.
• Review and sign off planning applications of all types (subject to delegation).
• Represent the service at Planning Committees and Neighbourhood Committees, supporting effective decision-making.
• Manage and mentor planners, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive service innovation and contribute to annual planning processes and performance targets.
• Deputise for senior officers, playing a key role in strategic planning and delivery.

What we’re looking for:

• Chartered membership (or eligibility) of the RTPI.
• Significant experience in Development Management or Planning Policy, including complex projects and strategic workstreams.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to manage teams and influence at senior level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of planning legislation and local government operations.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach and commitment to Kingston’s STAR values: Supportive, Transparent, Appreciative, Respectful.

Join us and help shape Kingston’s future – delivering sustainable growth, vibrant communities, and a forward-thinking planning service in one of London’s most exciting boroughs.

For a confidential discussion contact: brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

For further information visit: https://kingstonjobs.co.uk/

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 22^nd February 2026

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com to inform the Penna team.

Salary range: £105,215.00 to £116,838.00 (plus 5% on call supplement)

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 22nd February

Final Panel/AAC Interview: W/C 16th March (TBC)

Working hours: 37

Contract type: Permanent

Location: County Hall, Oxfordshire

Deputy Director of Public Health and Consultant in Public Health.

Together, we’re doing work that has a huge impact – in Oxfordshire and beyond

Together, we’re shaping public health for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire by helping them to live healthier lives.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career under the supportive mentorship of Ansaf Azhar. Join our leadership team, collaborating with our current Deputy Director in a job share arrangement (18.5 hours per week) and serving as a Consultant in Public Health (18.5 hours per week). This unique role offers variety and ensures the continuous development of your skills across all areas of public health, with the support and guidance of your leadership team.

 A role with a difference

Oxfordshire is now a Marmot Place, recognising the work we are doing with our partners to reduce inequalities in health.

As Deputy Director, you will work with your job share to lead approximately 50 employees across seven expert and progressive teams, with direct line management responsibility of 2 consultants in public health and our business and planning manager. Our team is structured around the life course approach, to help implement our ambitious Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

As Deputy Director, you will act as a change agent, improving health outcomes in Oxfordshire through systems and partnership working. You will be a credible and high-profile system leader across our organisation, our district councils, NHS organisations, universities and voluntary & community sector, and accountable for delivery, effectiveness, corporate support and public health outcomes. This role is critical to the achievement of change and performance by translating strategy into successful service delivery, ensuring excellence for the residents of Oxfordshire.

As Consultant in Public Health, you will also be responsible for leading on improving the health and wellbeing of residents through the delivery of set strategic objectives. To achieve this, you will use your leadership and partnership skills to influence colleagues across the council and wider system to improve public health outcomes. All our public health consultants are part of the Directorate Leadership Team that provides the overall public leadership to our team of 50 staff.

As Consultant in Public Health, you will also play a vital system leadership role in ensuring Oxfordshire realises its ambition as a Marmot place. You will influence partnership boards to maximise health opportunities and the reduction of inequalities in health outcomes amongst residents. This role will be critical in leading on improving health and social outcomes for a particular client group including early years, children, working adults, older adults, learning disabilities and mental health.

Reporting to our Director of Public Health & Communities, Ansaf Azhar, this broad, exciting and innovative role sits at the corporate heart of the Council and will offer an ambitious Public Health professional the opportunity to make a real impact.

We’re striving to do things differently

Together, we’re focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, you’ll look around and say, “I make a difference”. Because we’re all creating lasting change to people’s lives in Oxfordshire.

Everyday you’ll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. We’re not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives.

We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself – while raising the bar for the future of public health.

You will be joining us at a time of transformation to develop Oxfordshire as a healthy place and support all parts of the council to prioritise preventative approaches and address health inequalities in our communities.

With a nationally recognised drug and alcohol service, new research partnerships with our local universities, our whole systems approach to healthy weight and a commitment to becoming a smoke free county – our leadership team are consistently embracing our value of ‘daring to do it differently’.

Our work is central to the council's strategic plan and aim that Oxfordshire becomes Greener, Fairer and Healthier. Learn more.

Are you in?

About you

You are innovative and courageous, qualities that distinguish you as a leader. You will provide unwavering support and enthusiasm, always challenging the status quo to find better solutions through exploration and bravery. Equally important, you will exemplify our core values in all you do.

• Always learning: You will have inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) or Inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview). If UK trained in Public Health, you must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. If non-UK trained, you must have evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• Be Kind and Care: You will be a natural leader who understands and respects the unique qualities, abilities, strengths, and diverse backgrounds of individuals.
• Equality and integrity in all you do: You will possess an in-depth understanding of legislation and best practices within your area of expertise and the wider sector, along with a good grasp of national and local government developments, policies, and emerging trends.
• Taking responsibility: You will take responsibility for your team to deliver on the vision of Oxfordshire County Council, driving continual improvements and ensuring financial stability in terms of budget.
• Daring to do it differently: You will have significant experience leading diverse and multifaceted teams at a senior level, uniting activities to achieve aligned objectives.

Fundamentally, you’ll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because we’re here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays  
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Tom Niven 07860 657044

Please download a candidate pack here.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 22nd February

Final Panel/AAC Interview: W/C 16th March (TBC)

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com to inform the Penna team.

Oxfordshire County Council

Consultant in Public Health

Salary range: Senior Grade B - £96,911.00 to £109,837.00 per annum (plus 5% On call supplement )

Work location: County Hall, Oxford

Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working

Contract type: Permanent 

This is a politically restricted post.

We are seeking a dynamic Public Health professional to take up this exciting role in a first-rate Public Health Team in a county where we can really make a difference

About us

This is a hugely exciting time to be working in Public Health in Oxfordshire.  

The County Council is committed to tackling climate change; shaping the environment to encourage active, healthy & inclusive lives; shifting services to focus on more preventative approaches; and closing the health gap between different communities. Oxfordshire is also a Marmot Place, recognising the work we are doing with our partners to reduce inequalities in health. 

There are solid and established partnerships through the Health & Wellbeing Board and the Oxfordshire Place Based Partnership with joint priorities endorsed through the Joint Local Health & Wellbeing Strategy with close working relationships right across the Oxfordshire system and with the Integrated Care System. We also have strong relationships with local universities and growing research ambitions.

About the role

As a Consultant in Public Health, you will be a core member of the Public Health Directorate Leadership Team within Oxfordshire County Council.

It is expected that, in addition to representing public health in key meetings within the council and wider system, your Consultant in Public Health initial job plan will have a number of responsibilities. In particular, you will help develop our work on healthcare public health and provide leadership for substance use. This includes working with local trusts and the Integrated Care System to develop new approaches to understanding the health and care system impact of public health programmes, supporting on population health management, and helping to deliver the prevention ambitions of the 10-year health plan. Through the substance use portfolio, you will lead on delivering on national strategic priorities through the Combating Drugs Partnership which attract additional grant funding. This includes working in partnership with the NHS, social care and criminal justice on a harm reduction and prevention approach to drug and alcohol use. Your work will support delivery of the Health and Wellbeing Board, whilst embedding a Marmot approach to address local inequalities. You will be managing a team of around than 10 people.

The Consultant in Public Health post will contribute to public health teaching, research and audit, and the management of public health staff in line with lead areas and will report to the Deputy Director of Public Health.

Based in Oxford, you will be encouraged to form strategic relationships with local organisations across the County in order to develop joint work interests which align with the Council’s priorities.

About you 

As a qualified Consultant in Public Health you will be expected to have the full range of skills and experience to lead across the broad spectrum of public health and to be able to flex lead areas as required.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

·      a clear grounding in public health principles

·      a sound understanding of Local Government, the NHS and partnership working

·      the ability to influence, persuade and make change

·      the ability to deliver targets and meet deadlines

·      the ability to combine an approach grounded in public health skills with top quality management, partnership and commissioning skills.

You are innovative and courageous, qualities that distinguish you as a leader. You will provide unwavering support and enthusiasm, always challenging the status quo to find better solutions through exploration and bravery. Equally important, you will exemplify our core values in all you do.

• Always learning: You will have inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) or Inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview). If UK trained in Public Health, you must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. If non-UK trained, you must have evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• Be Kind and Care: You will be a natural leader who understands and respects the unique qualities, abilities, strengths, and diverse backgrounds of individuals.
• Equality and integrity in all you do: You will possess an in-depth understanding of legislation and best practices within your area of expertise and the wider sector, along with a good grasp of national and local government developments, policies, and emerging trends.
• Taking responsibility: You will take responsibility for your team to deliver on the vision of Oxfordshire County Council, driving continual improvements and ensuring financial stability in terms of budget.
• Daring to do it differently: You will have significant experience leading diverse and multifaceted teams at a senior level, uniting activities to achieve aligned objectives.

Fundamentally, you’ll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because we’re here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.

Rewards and Benefits

It really is true that every single job here contributes to improving the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.

To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Tom Niven 07860 657044 for a confidential conversation.

Please download a candidate pack here.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 22nd February

AAC/ Final Panel: W/C 16th March (TBC)

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com to inform the Penna team.

Your opportunity to make a real difference.

Director of Public Health, Salford City Council

£109,483 to £122,620

Here in Salford, we’re committed creating a fairer, greener, healthier and more inclusive environment for all. This unique opportunity will enable you to contribute to the future of our extraordinary city and help create a place where everyone can thrive.

As our new Director of Public Health, you’ll be the lead advisor across Salford’s health system on all matters relating to public health and population health and wellbeing, with accountability to the Chief Executive/GM NHS Salford Place Based Lead; and direct reporting lines to the Executive Director for Adults Social Care and Health Partnerships.

You’ll lead a well-respected, multi-professional team of dedicated staff and be a vital part of the council’s senior leadership team. You’ll target health inequalities with a relentless improvement drive, building on excellent relationships with NHS partners, other key agencies and the people of Salford. Together, you’ll come up with innovative solutions to deliver better health for all.

We’re looking for an inspiring leader who can motivate and unite teams and communities. With a proven track record of strategic leadership and success, you’ll bring experience in driving change that has a lasting positive impact. This is a rare chance to be at the forefront of public health in an extraordinary city, offering the opportunity to make a real difference and be part of something special.

To make a successful application, candidates must be included in either the GMC Specialist Register, the GDC Specialist List or the UK Public Health Specialist Register. To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Tom Niven 07860 657044 for a confidential conversation, or visit https://leadersinsalford.info/ for further information.

Closing date: Thursday 5^th February 2026

Final Interview/ AAC date: 3 & 4^th March 2026

Competitive Salary/Negotiable

Walsall Council has ambitious plans for the next decade and beyond. In this new corporate leadership role, you will work alongside the Chief Executive, Executive Directors and other senior managers to support elected members and provide strong strategic leadership, vision and transformational change across the Borough in order to facilitate the Council’s ambition and enable quality services to be delivered for all stakeholders.

We would like to hear from qualified, experienced and confident leaders who can take responsibility for and put customers and outcomes at the heart of our legal and democratic services including elections and civic party support. You will ideally be an experienced statutory Monitoring Officer or be a strong deputy, ready to take on the responsibility for the maintenance of an effective constitution.

The work base is Walsall; however, hybrid working offers working from other locations and from home.

For further information contact Penna: Kelly Ridley 07709 512415, Julie Towers 07764 791736 or Rachael Morris 07840 711217 

To download the job description, please click the link: Job Description - Director of Governance

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 15th February 2026

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com to inform the Penna team.

Join the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority as a Senior Commercial Lawyer — Shape the Future of Our Region!

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Commercial Lawyer to join our forward-thinking Legal team.

This is a truly exciting moment to become part of the MCA. Over the past year, we’ve secured nearly £750 million in new investment to transform the region. From revolutionizing transport and infrastructure, boosting skills and housing, to tackling the climate emergency head-on and empowering our communities — the MCA is driving change that matters.

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as the go-to legal expert on high-value, complex projects, ensuring compliance and delivering sharp, strategic advice on commercial contracts, procurement, and grant funding.
• Navigating governance frameworks, statutory duties, and decision-making processes to keep projects moving forward on time and within legal risk boundaries.
• Leading the negotiation, drafting, and management of major commercial contracts, and coordinating with external legal teams as needed.
• Providing proactive, trusted legal counsel to senior leaders, stakeholders, and partners — enabling confident decision-making and successful delivery.

Who we’re looking for:

Are you an experienced commercial lawyer with deep expertise in contracts, procurement law, and grant funding? Can you thrive in a complex, politically sensitive environment, balancing risk management with strategic insight? Do you bring strong leadership skills and a track record of driving successful outcomes?

If you’re ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of the West of England, we want to hear from you!

About the Company

Our Offer

Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including: 

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous or reckonable service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme. 
• 2 days of paid leave each year to volunteer 
• Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.3% 
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week 
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England 
• The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station. 
• We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services. 

Good Employment Charter 

 As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. 

Reasonable Adjustments 

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please let us know. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs. 

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Andreas Efthymiou on 07546 415 794 or email: andreas.efthymiou@penna.com

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com to inform the Penna team.

Please find the full job description for the role Here

Please note that interviews will be on a rolling basis and this role may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. So please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Are you passionate about creating a positive workplace culture and driving strategic HR initiatives?

As our People Services Strategic Lead, you’ll be delivering a professional, people-focused HR service that adds value across the organisation. You’ll lead the People Services Team both operationally and strategically; working closely with the Head of HR & OD to coach and develop others, foster a culture of positive employee relations, and deliver performance improvements.

What we’re looking for:

•  Proven experience in leading HR teams and managing complex employee relations.

•  Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.

•  Strategic thinker with excellent leadership and coaching skills.

•  Passionate about driving change and fostering inclusive workplaces.

•  Confident communicator and trusted partner to senior colleagues.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on organisational effectiveness and support the implementation of our People Strategy, we’d love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The People Services Strategic Lead is responsible for delivering a professional, people-focused, value adding People service with a strong emphasis on fostering a positive Employee Relations culture. This includes managing complex casework and Employment Tribunals, while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and Trust policies. 

The key responsibilities include:

•  A proactive and future-focused approach to Employee Relations.

•  Manage complex casework and Employment Tribunals.

•  Ensure compliance with employment legislation and Trust policies.

•  Lead on organisational change, policy development, and continuous service improvement.

•  Promote and embed equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas.

•  Act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders, influencing strategic HR decisions.

•  Align initiatives with the People Strategy and broader local and national contexts within the NHS.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Working for your organisation

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder is a senior member of the People directorate and will lead a team of HR professionals to deliver an effective and proactive HR service across the Trust. Reporting to the Head of HR & OD, they will utilise their leadership skills to influence, coach and develop the HR team and managers across the organisation to identify and manage risk, advise on best practice through change management, lead on policy development and lead on Job Evaluation. The post holder will also have responsibilities for the Trusts Medical Staffing team. 

The postholder will be able to initiate/lead projects and interventions that address defined organisational priorities. These reflect complex challenges where the postholders facilitation and influence at individual, team, service and organisational level is critical to secure improvements in performance and in patient care. The role is dependent on the ability to build collaborative and performance focused relationships that benefit the organisation and can impact behavioural change through an evidence-based approach to employee relations. By its nature, this role has a Trust wide remit which extends across region and system. 

The postholder is required to interpret and identify developments from national and local policies, strategies and legislation to establish the requirements and options for the Trust. In conducting specific projects and programmes of work the postholder will work independently drawing upon their own knowledge base and experience as well as evidence-based practice. 

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

The Trust is required to work in line with the Government’s UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas 

Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026

Longlisting Date: Monday 2nd February 2026

GHC Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Shortlisted Candidates Notified: Wednesday 4th February 2026

Psychometric Testing for Shortlisted Candidates to be completed online: Thursday 5th February – Friday 6th February 2026

Psychometric Testing Feedback provided to Shortlisted Candidates online: Tuesday 10th February 2026

Assessment Centre for Shortlisted Candidates: Tuesday 17th February 2026

For more information please contact Andrew Barton at Penna on andrew.barton@penna.com or D +44 (0) 7922 386 432

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Please find the full job description for the role Here

Are you passionate about people and maximising their potential in work?

We have a great opportunities to join the leadership team of a high performing mental health, learning disabilities and community NHS trust. We’re looking for a values-driven, innovative and highly skilled professional to join our team within the HR Directorate as the Strategic Lead: Organisational Development.

Our strategic goals are to deliver High Quality Care, Better Health, Sustainability and a Great Place to Work. Our People Strategy gives six commitments to achieve our Great Place to Work ambitions including: -

• Model recruitment & retention
• Health and well-being
• Great culture, values & behaviours
• Strong voice
• Equality, diversity & inclusion
• Full potential

Main duties of the job

Strategic Lead: Organisational Development

Band 8A - £55,690,21 to £62,682 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: 37½ hours per week (Full Time)

Base: Invista Training Hub, Gloucester with some travel to other locations and home-working (Hybrid working)

We are seeking an exceptional Strategic Lead for Organisational Development to drive transformational change across our organisation. This pivotal role requires a visionary leader who can design and implement comprehensive organisational development strategies that enhance patient outcomes, improve staff engagement, and build sustainable operational excellence.

Working for GHC

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in healthcare transformation, change management, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to navigate complex multi-disciplinary environments while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop innovative solutions to organisational challenges, and ensure our workforce is equipped to deliver outstanding care in an evolving healthcare landscape. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both organisational effectiveness and patient care quality across our healthcare system.

This role provides strategic leadership and operational management of the Trust’s OD function, developing and driving innovation through high quality OD practice, expert knowledge and guidance. You will lead and oversee the operational delivery of Organisational Development Programmes across the Trust, including the development and delivery of various portfolios aligned to our Leadership & Culture programme which includes Restorative Just and Learning, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership and Management, Well-being, Values & Behaviours and Freedom to Speak Up.

Bringing energy, insight and a focus for inclusion and reducing inequalities, you will have responsibility for developing and driving a high-performance service culture whilst also instigating and supporting a range of organisational development initiatives. You will be highly driven, goal and action orientated, have a talent for inspiring and motivating teams, with a track-record of delivery.

Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026

Longlisting Date: Monday 2nd February 2026

GHC Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Shortlisted Candidates Notified: Wednesday 4th February 2026

Psychometric Testing for Shortlisted Candidates to be completed online: Thursday 5th February – Friday 6th February 2026

Psychometric Testing Feedback provided to Shortlisted Candidates online: Tuesday 10th February 2026

Assessment Centre for Shortlisted Candidates: Tuesday 17th February 2026

For more information please contact Andrew Barton at Penna on andrew.barton@penna.com or D +44 (0) 7922 386 432

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Please find the full job description for the role Here

Salary: Up to £100k (includes a market supplement) 

Somerset Council is a place with real momentum. There’s a distinctive sense of possibility here. We are a young council still shaping its future, ambitious for its communities and committed to building a fairer, greener, more resilient Somerset. While we face the same financial and demand pressures seen across local government, we also benefit from a developing culture of improvement, strong partnerships and the combined strength and expertise of our predecessor councils. It’s a promise to our residents that we are determined to keep.

As Head of Legal Services and Deputy Monitoring Officer, you will sit at the heart of the organisation, helping to enable good decisions, strong governance and confident leadership at a time of continued transformation. This is a senior leadership role with real influence. You’ll be leading the modernisation of our legal service, shaping culture and ways of working, and providing trusted, pragmatic advice to members and senior officers across a complex and evolving council.

We are looking for a high-calibre legal professional who combines technical excellence with leadership credibility and emotional intelligence. You will be someone who can operate comfortably in a political environment, translate complex legal risk into clear and constructive advice, and bring a solutions-focused mindset to everything you do. Just as important, you will be a people-centred leader with an ability to inspire, develop and modernise a legal service that is proactive, collaborative and enabling, not risk-averse or siloed.

This is a rare opportunity for a brilliant legal brain with that extra spark – the ability to blend governance, commercial awareness and leadership into a compelling narrative that supports transformation and helps Somerset Council move forward with confidence.

For more information, please refer to the candidate pack linked below:

Somerset Council, Head of Legal Services & Deputy Monitoring Officer - Candidate Briefing Pack

To arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our consultants at Penna:

• Kelly Ridley on 07709 5124515 or email: Kelly.ridley@penna.com
• James Miller on 07701 233159 or email: james.miller@penna.com
• Rachael Morris on 07840 711217 or email Rachael.morris@penna.com

Closing date: 23.59pm, Sunday 1st February 2026

Somerset Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

How to apply

• Click “Apply”
• Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
• Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
• Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
• Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
• Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
• If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service? Do you thrive in managing people, buildings, and budgets? If so, we want to hear from you.

East Sussex County Council’s Library and Information Service operates 17 libraries and a growing online offer, providing vital services to our communities. We’re looking for a Team Manager to lead our library teams and ensure the service is customer-focused, efficient, and aligned with our strategy:

• Improving literacy for children and adults
• Supporting the local economy
• Promoting health and wellbeing
• Increasing digital inclusion

What makes this role unique?

You do not need previous library experience to apply. We’re looking for someone who can bring strong leadership, operational management, and strategic thinking to the role. You’ll be comfortable managing buildings, overseeing frontline service delivery, and driving projects that make a real difference to East Sussex residents.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and motivate teams to deliver high-quality customer service
• Manage library buildings, budgets, and resources effectively
• Develop and implement service plans and strategies
• Oversee procurement, business planning, and external communications working with our corporate communications team
• Build partnerships and seek funding opportunities
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and statutory requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Experience in managing budgets and operational services
• Ability to think strategically and deliver results
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Resilience and flexibility in a fast-paced environment

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a service that matters to thousands of residents. You’ll have the chance to work on projects, contribute to policy development, and make a tangible impact on your community. We offer flexible working options, including some home working, but you’ll also be a visible presence in our library buildings.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Ready to lead the way? Apply now and help us deliver a customer-focused library service for East Sussex.

When writing your Supporting Statement, please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.

Interviews will take place in-person in County Hall, Lewes. Interviews will be held on Thursday 12 February 2026.  If you are unavailable on this date let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.  

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact our recruitment partners at Penna: Andreas Efthymiou on 07546 415 794 or andreas.efthymiou@penna.com.  

For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process follow the instructions below.

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Please find the full job description for the role Here

Current Grade/Salary is MGB £63,966 - £66,378 per annum plus annually reviewable £12k Market Supplement 

Total Salary up to £78,378

Plus a £3k Welcome payment.

Founded in 2011, the South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) is the in-house legal service for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth.

SLLP is committed to being a high performing in-house shared legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the priorities and objectives of our five local authorities for the benefit of their communities.

The partnership has 150-160 staff and a turnover of £14 million. Over 1 million people are represented by the constituent councils. Operating at scale has enabled it to recruit and retain excellent staff and to provide a consistently high standard of service to our five Boroughs

We are keen to recruit a qualified lawyer with excellent skills and experience in dealing with a diverse local authority property portfolio especially those with good exposure to property development in a regeneration context and complex commercial asset management for local authorities. This role provides superb opportunity to get involved with a range of exciting and interesting property matters. Reporting into the Assistant Head of Law for this area, you will be part of a friendly and collegiate in-house team and will be involved with regeneration and project work including public/private partnership arrangements, development agreements, commercial property matters, and often dealing with high value and high-profile transactions. This role puts you at the heart of delivering major initiatives across all Boroughs, providing sharp, reliable legal support every step of the way. You’ll be the go-to expert for clear, timely legal and constitutional advice to the Council, Committees, Elected Members, and senior leaders—so solid local government experience is essential.

You’ll also lead a small team of lawyers, guiding their work while juggling priorities, setting direction, and keeping deadlines on track. Strong management skills and the confidence to work independently are a must.

SLLP’s Vision & Values include a commitment to improving services through the development of our staff in an inclusive and supportive environment. We aim to attract and retain a workforce which reflects the diverse communities we serve.

If you think you have the skills/experience we are looking for and share the same values, then we want to hear from you.

Further information can be found at South London Legal Partnership | (join-sllp.com)

Closing Date: 25th January 2026

Interviews w/c 9th February 2026

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Brian Gallagher at Brian.Gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Please find the full job description for the role Here

A career-defining leadership role in one of England’s most important new unitary authorities

Salary: Competitive, with a package commensurate with experience

Location: Somerset / Hybrid (2–3 days per week on site on average)

Somerset Council is seeking an outstanding finance leader to become our statutory Chief Finance Officer (S151 Officer) at a pivotal moment for the organisation and the county.

Formed in 2023, Somerset Council serves one of the most diverse and distinctive areas in the South West – from Exmoor National Park and the Levels to world-leading energy and engineering sectors, vibrant market towns and globally renowned cultural assets such as Glastonbury. Our ambition is clear: to build a fairer, greener, healthier and more resilient Somerset.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead the council’s financial strategy as we accelerate into purposeful, long-term sustainability.

Working directly with the Chief Executive, Members and the Executive Leadership Team, you will:

• Drive a sustainable Medium-Term Financial Strategy
• Complete a major finance improvement programme
• Strengthen financial planning, forecasting and business partnering
• Lead transformation

You will inherit a finance function that has already made strong progress. The task now is to embed excellence, raise capability and build a modern, insight-driven finance service that supports a high-performing council.

About You

We are looking for a technically strong, politically astute and values-led finance leader who can combine strategic insight with visible, collaborative leadership.

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced S151 Officers seeking a major strategic challenge
• High-potential deputies ready for a step-up, particularly those with strong experience in Adults’ and Children’s Services
• Leaders with a track record of financial recovery, transformation and organisational improvement

Why Somerset?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of a young and ambitious council, influence major transformation at scale, and make a tangible difference for residents, communities and the wider Somerset economy.

If you are motivated by public value, strategic challenge and the chance to build something better, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Next Steps

For more information, please refer to the candidate pack linked below:

Somerset Council, Chief Finance Officer (S151) - Candidate Briefing Pack

To arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our consultants at CIPFA Penna:

• Andrew Tromans on 07805 226301 or at andrew.tromans@penna.com
• Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 or at kelly.ridley@penna.com

Closing date: 23.59pm, Sunday 1^st February 2026

Somerset Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

How to apply

• Click “Apply”
• Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
• Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
• Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
• Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
• Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
• If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

The Opportunity

Lead a housing service through regulatory scrutiny, cultural change, and operational complexity.

Two councils, 200+ staff and nearly 7,000 properties.

Director of Housing

Salary: Competitive

Location: Suffolk (Endeavour House, Ipswich)

Hybrid working with strong on-site presence

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are proud of the progress we’ve made in housing over the past few years, but we’re honest

about the fact that there’s still work to do. We want a service that places residents at the centre and that they can trust, that meets the highest standards of safety and quality, that strengthens our communities and that is connected to the wider ambitions for our districts.

You will be stepping into a service that has been through major transformation and seen significant improvements to tenant outcomes. There’s a strong foundation, and we want to ensure that this progress is sustained, especially around compliance, repairs performance, and customer experience. Our current areas of focus are embedding our neighbourhood management offer to tenants, improving our void performance, and bringing all our homes up to the Decent Homes Standard. We are also preparing for a mock inspection in January and expect a formal regulatory inspection later in the year, so your leadership will be critical from day one.

You will lead a service that spans two districts, with distinct geographies and political priorities, and manage a significant budget under pressure from repairs inflation, and increasing compliance costs. You will need to balance HRA and General Fund sensitivities, make strategic trade-offs, and keep Members and the Regulator confident that risks are under control.

Your first year will be about:

• Getting us inspection-confident.
• Keeping compliance watertight.
• Embedding cultural resilience after a period of change, supporting teams, and building confidence.
• Driving further performance improvements in repairs, voids, housing management and customer experience.
• Continuing to build on the effective prevention and early intervention focus on homelessness.
• Delivering a plan to ensure all our homes meet the Decent Homes Standard following our stock condition survey.
• Managing financial pressures and making smart decisions about HRA and General Fund resources.
• Tackling rural housing challenges, hidden deprivation, dispersed stock, and retrofit programmes.
• Making housing a visible, collaborative partner across health, social care and the wider council agenda.

This job will be about leading through scrutiny, shaping the future of housing in Babergh and Mid Suffolk, and making a real difference for thousands of residents.

If you’re ready for that challenge. and if our values of openness, ambition and accountability resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.

For further information please download the Candidate Briefing Pack and for a confidential conversation, contact our consultants at Penna:

Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 or email: kelly.ridley@penna.com

Bruna Varante on 07858 306725 or email: bruna.varante@penna.com

Vikhram Singh on 07885 643 273 or email: Vikhram.Singh@penna.com

Closing date: Midnight Thursday 22nd January 2026

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Group Manager – Planning Policy

Salary: Grade 8 (£63,556 - £73,269)

Shape the Strategic Future of Lincolnshire

Are you a senior planning professional with the vision and leadership to drive policy across three Councils? We are looking for a Group Manager – Planning Policy to lead our policy teams and deliver two Local Plans – the East Lindsey Local Plan and the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan – alongside major strategic projects that will shape the future of our communities.

As part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) – the largest of its kind in England – you’ll be working in a dynamic environment that covers 49% of Lincolnshire’s geography and 300,000 residents.

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

Please visit Join our Planning Team - South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership for more information about the partnership and our planning service.

Why Join Us?

• Lead planning policy across three councils and influence the future of South and East Lincolnshire.
• rive the review and delivery of two Local Plans, setting the framework for thousands of new homes and employment sites to meet growth ambitions.
• Shape policy on climate change, biodiversity net gain, renewable energy, coastal resilience, and heritage protection.
• Be part of an award-winning Partnership recognised nationally for innovation and collaboration.
• Benefit from a strong culture of staff development, including leadership programmes and professional qualifications.
• Enjoy agile and flexible working arrangements within a supportive, collaborative environment.

About the Role

As Group Manager – Planning Policy, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for Planning Policy, Ecology/BNG, and Heritage functions across the Partnership.
• Manage and deliver Local Plan reviews and associated policy frameworks.
• Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Work closely with senior leaders, elected members, and external partners to deliver growth and regeneration priorities.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, and strategic projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• In-depth knowledge of planning law, policy development, and Local Plan preparation.
• Proven leadership experience in a senior planning role.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline; RTPI membership desirable.
• Ability to travel across the Partnership area as part of your duties.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution

Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme*

Flu Jabs

Free Eye Test voucher

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy*

Car mileage reimbursement*

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Long Service Recognition*

*Certain restrictions may apply

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Brian Gallagher at Brian.Gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

Ready to Shape Policy for Growth?

If you’re passionate about planning policy and want to help deliver sustainable communities across Lincolnshire, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Please find the full job description for the role Here

Please note this campaign may close early if an appropriate candidate is found.

Principal Planning Policy Officer

Salary: Grade 6 (£45,091 – £53,657)

Shape the Future of South East Lincolnshire

Are you an experienced planning policy professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact? Join us as a Principal Planning Policy Officer and play a key role in delivering the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan, supporting growth, regeneration, and sustainable development across two councils – Boston Borough Council and South Holland District Council.

As part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) – the largest of its kind in England – you’ll work in a dynamic environment covering 49% of Lincolnshire’s geography and 300,000 residents.

Our Partnership is driving strategic growth through the delivery of thousands of new homes and employment land allocations across Lincolnshire. We are leading on the review and implementation of Local Plans, setting the framework for sustainable development, climate resilience, and infrastructure investment. This includes shaping policies for housing delivery, biodiversity net gain, renewable energy, and coastal protection – ensuring our communities thrive now and in the future.

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

Please visit Join our Planning Team - South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership for more information about the partnership and our planning service.

Why Join Us?

• Be a lead officer in preparing evidence, policies, and supporting documents for the Local Plan.
• Influence housing delivery targets and employment land allocations that will shape the future of our communities.
• Work on diverse policy areas including climate change, biodiversity net gain, renewable energy, and flood risk.
• Benefit from a strong culture of staff development, including RTPI support and leadership programmes.
• Enjoy agile and flexible working arrangements within a collaborative environment.

About the Role

As Principal Planning Policy Officer, you will:

• Lead on the preparation, monitoring, and review of the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan.
• Manage specific projects and deputise for the Planning Policy Manager when required.
• Provide expert evidence at Local Plan Examinations and planning inquiries.
• Organise consultations, site investigations, and data analysis to inform policy development.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to performance management and service improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive knowledge of planning legislation and policy development.
• Experience in Local Plan preparation and delivering sound, adoptable plans.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• RTPI membership (or eligibility) and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to travel across a wide rural district as part of your duties.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution

Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme*

Flu Jabs

Free Eye Test voucher

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy*

Car mileage reimbursement*

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Long Service Recognition*

*Certain restrictions may apply

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Brian Gallagher at Brian.Gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

Ready to Shape Policy for Growth?

If you’re passionate about planning policy and want to help deliver sustainable communities across Lincolnshire, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Please find the full job description for the role Here

Please note this campaign may close early if an appropriate candidate is found.

Joint Development Manager

Salary: Grade 7 = £53,657 – £63,556

Lead the Future of Planning in Lincolnshire

Are you an experienced planning leader ready to take on a unique and high-profile role within the largest Council partnership of its kind in England? We are seeking a Joint Development Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational excellence across the Development Management teams of Boston Borough Council and South Holland District Council.

As part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP), you’ll be working in a dynamic environment that covers 49% of Lincolnshire’s geography and 300,000 residents. Our Partnership has secured over £40 million in Levelling Up funding, delivering transformative projects such as PE21/Rosegarth Square in Boston, Castle Sports Centre redevelopment in Spalding, and heritage restoration across the two Councils.

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

Please visit Join our Planning Team - South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership for more information about the partnership and our planning service.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an award-winning Partnership recognised nationally for innovation and collaboration.
• Lead two Development Management teams, driving performance and quality outcomes.
• Influence major projects, strategic sites, and regeneration schemes across a diverse area.
• Benefit from a strong culture of staff development, including leadership programmes and professional qualifications.
• Enjoy agile and flexible working arrangements within a supportive, collaborative environment.

About the Role

As Joint Development Manager, you will:

• Provide clear leadership and performance management for two Development Management teams.
• Oversee major and complex planning applications, ensuring efficient and effective delivery.
• Act as lead officer for planning committees and represent the Councils at appeals and inquiries.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff, fostering a #OneTeam culture.
• Drive service improvements, manage budgets and contracts, and contribute to strategic projects that shape our communities.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive knowledge of planning legislation and Development Management.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to manage diverse teams.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• RTPI membership (or eligibility) and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to travel across a wide rural district as part of your daily duties.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution

Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme*

Flu Jabs

Free Eye Test voucher

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy*

Car mileage reimbursement*

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Long Service Recognition*

*Certain restrictions may apply

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Andreas Efthymiou at andreas.efthymiou@penna.com or 07546 415 794

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about planning leadership and want to help shape the future of South & East Lincolnshire, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Please find the full job description for the role Here

Please note this campaign may close early if an appropriate candidate is found.

Principal Planning Officer (Development Management)

Salary: Grade 7 (44,385 – 48,572)

Shape the Future of South & East Lincolnshire

Are you an experienced planning professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join Boston Borough Council as a Principal Planning Officer and play a pivotal role in delivering growth, regeneration, and sustainable development across one of the most ambitious and diverse areas in the country.

As part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) – the largest of its kind in England – you’ll be working within a forward-thinking team that serves 49% of Lincolnshire’s geography and 300,000 residents. Our Partnership has secured over £40 million in Levelling Up funding, driving transformative projects such as PE21/Rosegarth Square public realm improvements, Boston Leisure Centre redevelopment and Boston College flagship Mayflower building regeneration.

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

Please visit Join our Planning Team - South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership for more information about the partnership and our planning service.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an award-winning Partnership recognised nationally for innovation and collaboration.
• Work on major and complex planning applications, including Levelling Up projects and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
• Influence the future of Boston through Local Plan review and renewable energy projects.
• Benefit from a strong culture of staff development, including leadership programmes, RTPI support, and opportunities to gain formal qualifications.
• Enjoy agile and flexible working arrangements within a supportive, collaborative environment.

About the Role

As Principal Planning Officer, you will:

• Lead on major and complex planning applications from pre-application to delivery.
• Provide professional advice and oversee decision-making, including signing off reports and recommendations.
• Represent the Council at planning committees, appeals, and public inquiries.
• Mentor and support junior officers, fostering a #OneTeam culture.
• Drive service improvements and contribute to strategic projects that shape our communities.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive knowledge of planning legislation and Development Management.
• Proven experience managing major/complex applications and delivering positive outcomes.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• RTPI membership (or eligibility) and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a “can-do” attitude.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution

Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme*

Flu Jabs

Free Eye Test voucher

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy*

Car mileage reimbursement*

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Long Service Recognition*

*Certain restrictions may apply

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Andreas Efthymiou at andreas.efthymiou@penna.com or 07546 415 794

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about planning and want to help shape the future of South & East Lincolnshire, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Please find the full job description for the role Here

Please note this campaign may close early if an appropriate candidate is found.

Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)

Salary - Grade G (£37,280 – £41,771)

Shape Development in South Holland

Are you a planning professional looking for the next step in your career? Join South Holland District Council as a Senior Planning Officer and play a vital role in delivering high-quality development across one of Lincolnshire’s most dynamic areas.

As part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) – the largest of its kind in England – you’ll work in a forward-thinking team that covers 49% of Lincolnshire’s geography and 300,000 residents. Our Partnership is enabling growth by unlocking sites for thousands of new homes and employment opportunities, supporting regeneration and infrastructure projects that create vibrant, sustainable communities.

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

Please visit Join our Planning Team - South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership for more information about the partnership and our planning service.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a diverse caseload including major housing schemes, commercial developments, and regeneration projects.
• Be part of an award-winning Partnership recognised nationally for innovation and collaboration.
• Benefit from a strong culture of staff development, including RTPI support, career progression, and leadership programmes.
• Enjoy agile and flexible working arrangements within a supportive, collaborative environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Planning Officer, you will:

• Assess and manage planning applications, advise on enforcement matters, and manage planning appeals.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for Planning Committee and delegated decisions.
• Provide professional advice to applicants, agents, and stakeholders.
• Represent the Council at planning appeals.
• Contribute to service improvements and mentor junior colleagues.

What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge of planning legislation and development management processes.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Degree or diploma in Town & Country Planning (or equivalent) and eligibility for RTPI membership.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work to deadlines.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with a “can-do” attitude.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution

Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme*

Flu Jabs

Free Eye Test voucher

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy*

Car mileage reimbursement*

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Long Service Recognition*

*Certain restrictions may apply

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Andreas Efthymiou at andreas.efthymiou@penna.com or 07546 415 794

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about planning and want to help shape the future of South Holland, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to Build Your Career?

If you’re passionate about planning and want to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Please find the full job description for the role Here

Please note this campaign may close early if an appropriate candidate is found.

Planning Officer

Salary: Grade 3 – 5 (G3 entry level = £24,672 – 26,987) (G4 =£28,092-£31,337) (G5 =£32,660-£38,486)

Start Your Planning Career and Grow With Us

Are you looking for a role where you can develop your skills and build a long-term career in planning? Join Boston Borough Council as a Planning Officer and become part of a team that values professional growth and invests in your future.

As part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) – the largest of its kind in England – you’ll work in a dynamic environment covering 49% of Lincolnshire’s geography and 300,000 residents. Our Partnership is enabling growth by unlocking sites for thousands of new homes and employment opportunities, supporting regeneration and infrastructure projects that create vibrant, sustainable communities.

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

Please visit Join our Planning Team - South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership for more information about the partnership and our planning service.

Why Join Us?

• Career graded role with clear progression opportunities – from entry level to senior positions.
• A strong “grow your own” culture, with support for RTPI membership, degree apprenticeships, and professional development.
• Work on a varied caseload including housing, commercial development, and regeneration projects.
• Be part of an award-winning Partnership recognised nationally for innovation and collaboration.
• Enjoy agile and flexible working arrangements within a supportive, collaborative environment.

About the Role

This is a career graded role, with opportunity to progress from Planning Officer to Senior Planning Officer. Applicants interested in all levels of the role are encouraged to apply.

As a Planning Officer, you will:

• Assess and manage planning applications from pre-application to condition discharge and post-decision matters.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for Planning Committee and delegated decisions.
• Provide professional advice to applicants, agents, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to Local Plan development and policy work.
• Support enforcement investigations and represent the Council at appeals.

What We’re Looking For

• A keen interest in planning/built environment and a commitment to learning.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and deliver excellent customer service.
• A proactive, positive attitude with flexibility and resilience.
• Degree in planning or related discipline (or working towards) and eligibility for RTPI membership.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution

Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme*

Flu Jabs

Free Eye Test voucher

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy*

Car mileage reimbursement*

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Long Service Recognition*

*Certain restrictions may apply

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Andreas Efthymiou at andreas.efthymiou@penna.com or 07546 415 794

Ready to Build Your Career?

If you’re passionate about planning and want to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Please find the full job description for the role Here

Please note this campaign may close early if an appropriate candidate is found.

Planning Officer

Salary: Grade 3 -5 (G3 entry level= £25,583 – £26,824) (G4 - £26,824- £30,024)  (G5 = £30,024- £34,434)

Build Your Planning Career in East Lindsey

Are you looking for a role where you can develop your skills and progress in a supportive environment? Join East Lindsey District Council as a Planner and take advantage of our strong “grow your own” culture, clear career progression, and opportunities to work across all areas of planning.

As part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) – the largest of its kind in England – you’ll work in a dynamic environment covering 49% of Lincolnshire’s geography and 300,000 residents. Our Partnership is enabling growth by unlocking sites for thousands of new homes and employment opportunities, supporting regeneration and infrastructure projects that create vibrant, sustainable communities.

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

Please visit Join our Planning Team - South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership for more information about the partnership and our planning service.

Why Join Us?

• Career graded role with structured progression from entry level to senior positions.
• Opportunities to gain RTPI membership, professional qualifications, and hands-on experience
• Work on a varied caseload including housing, tourism, commercial development, and coastal projects.
• Be part of an award-winning Partnership recognised nationally for innovation and collaboration.
• Enjoy agile and flexible working arrangements within a supportive, collaborative environment.

About the Role

This is a career graded role, with opportunity to progress from Planning Officer to Senior Planning Officer. Applicants interested in all levels of the role are encouraged to apply.

As a Planner, you will:

• Assess and manage planning applications from pre-application to post-decision matters.
• Provide professional advice to applicants, agents, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to Local Plan development and policy work.
• Support enforcement investigations and represent the Council at appeals.
• Engage in continuous learning and development, with mentoring opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• A keen interest in planning and a commitment to professional development.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and deliver excellent customer service.
• A proactive, positive attitude with flexibility and resilience.
• Educated to an appropriate standard with willingness to undertake further training.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution

Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme*

Flu Jabs

Free Eye Test voucher

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy*

Car mileage reimbursement*

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Long Service Recognition*

*Certain restrictions may apply

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Andreas Efthymiou at andreas.efthymiou@penna.com or 07546 415 794

Ready to Start Your Planning Journey?

If you’re passionate about planning and want to grow your career in East Lindsey, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Please find the full job description for the role Here

Please note this campaign may close early if an appropriate candidate is found.

Consultant in Public Health

£85,838 - £94,585

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to improving the health and well-being of our residents. We are a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to creating a positive impact on the community. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of professionals who share a common goal of improving public health outcomes.

We are seeking an outstanding consultant in Public Health. Based within the Public Health and Communities hub at Gloucestershire County Council, you will work closely with the Director of Public Health, members of the public health team and colleagues across partner organisations.

As a Public Health Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in improving the health and well-being of the communities in Gloucestershire. You will support the Director of Public Health in achieving core public health objectives, including reducing health inequalities, protecting health, and contributing to the quality of local health and social care services.

As one of the few councils in the country coterminous with its Integrated Care Board, Fire Service and Police Authority, with a thriving VCSE sector, this role provides a huge opportunity to drive the public health agenda forward. With the partnerships we have developed, this role will have a real opportunity to integrate the public health responsibilities into the core business of the council whilst ensuring that it meets its duties under the Health and Social Care Acts.

Alongside your excellent leadership skills, you will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of working in public health.  Developing powerful relationships with partners and stakeholders you will influence local commissioning to deliver better health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. 

For further information about this exciting opportunity please call our advising consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463 or Tom Niven 07860 657044 for a confidential conversation and download the Candidate Briefing Pack

Closing Date: Midnight Monday 9th February 2026

Interview Date: Monday 23rd February 2026

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.