Bassetlaw in North Nottinghamshire is a district on the move, with the area set for a once in a generation multi-billion-pound investment. To help take advantage of this opportunity and join our award-winning planning team we are looking for a dynamic Head of Service to play an influential role in delivery of some ground-breaking projects, whilst continuing the improvement journey in our essential services.
Bassetlaw has been selected as the future home for the UKAEA’s STEP prototype fusion energy plant, a globally significant project that will bring unprecedented levels of investment into the area. Added to this, projects in our district feature prominently in the emerging East Midlands Combined County Authority strategic framework and Investment Zone programme.
Our adopted Vision 2040 provides a clear set of priorities to direct our resources where they will have the biggest impact, building on our legacy of energy production, manufacturing and logistics to become the greenest, most sustainable district in which to live and work.
As our Head of Planning and Place, you will be an adept communicator who commands professional confidence. RTPI qualified to degree level, with extensive senior level experience, you will be a strategic thinker capable of developing effective, trusting relationships with partners and elected members, delivering on corporate priorities and leading the service response to legislative changes and sustained improvement in a collaborative way.
For an informal conversation about the role contact: Craig Taylor, Assistant Chief Executive and Director of Regeneration and Neighbourhoods on 07818 013920. Please note: This invitation does NOT include recruitment agencies who are respectfully asked not to contact me.
We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.
We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.
Please select Apply Online to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.
If you would like any help with your application, please contact Human.Resources@bassetlaw.gov.uk or (01909) 533 533.
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Closing date: Midnight, 30th November 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interview date: Week Commencing 15th December 2025
