Rewarding work and exciting opportunities
Joining Cherwell District Council is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to supporting its staff and positively impacting the community. Valuing innovation, collaboration, and professional development, you can work on meaningful cutting-edge projects. We are the ideal place for you to thrive.
Ian Boll, Corporate Director of Communities
Planning and Development is at the heart of the Council’s priorities and objectives. Whether it’s high quality place making, meeting our development needs, or preparing policy for climate action and environmental improvement, there is an opportunity to work with teams from across the Council and with our partners and communities.
David Peckford, Assistant Director of Planning and Development
Visionary growth plans
Positioned at the forefront of our visionary growth plans, planning is the driving force behind new developments shaping the future of Cherwell.
Cherwell boasts an impressive track record, especially in Bicester and our very own Garden Town. View Elmsbrook Development. Here, we proudly host the UK's largest self and custom-build site, a groundbreaking zero-carbon housing development, and an award-winning motor heritage centre. View Graven Hill.
Our team also tackles nationally significant infrastructure projects while updating our Local Plan to guide our path to new development until 2040. Read the Local Plan Review.
Dive into the heart of innovation here at Cherwell.
Planning is at the forefront of our ambition
Explore our superb opportunities and be part of a team that makes a difference every day.
Imagine playing a key role in shaping vibrant communities and crafting housing solutions that cater to residents' needs.
That's precisely what our Planning Team is all about.
Great location and benefits
Situated within the dynamic Oxford-Cambridge arc, Cherwell is a focal point of development and investment, boasting growing towns and easy access to major transport corridors, including the M40. Our strategic location on key rail lines, including the East/West rail, further enhances our appeal.
Beyond our bustling urban centres, Cherwell is surrounded by picturesque rural landscapes, making it an idyllic place to call home.
As a place to work, we offer a fantastic benefits package and a vibrant work environment.
We embrace hybrid working, provide state-of-the-art ICT systems, and are in the inspiring early stages of creating a modern new office space.
Planning Policy: Team Leader
Grade J: £52,380.50 to £55,756.50 per annum, 37 hours per week, permanent.
Following an internal promotion, we need a new Team Leader to push forward work on our Local Plan Review in our Planning, Policy Conservation and Design team.
We have a 2015 Plan, a 2020 Partial Review and have recently consulted on an emerging draft Plan (Reg.18).
You will have the opportunity to help shape the proposed Plan and lead the policy team into Examination working with the Planning Policy, Conservation and Design Manager.