Urban planner Work, Jobs in Bedford, Eng (with Salaries)

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- English
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Bedford Borough Council —Bedford
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- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
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Team Leader Strategic Sites

Bedford Borough Council -
Bedford

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Job details

Full-time
£58,490 - £62,133 a year

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Driving Licence
English
Driving
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

General information

Reference

005225

Closing Date

19/07/2026

Service Area

Directorate

Environment

Service Area

Regulation, Housing & Customer Contact

Vacancy Details

Job Title

Team Leader Strategic Sites

Grade

BBU14

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

BBU14 58,490 - 62,133

Contract Type

Full time permanent

Contract Hours

Job Advert

Bedford Borough Council plays a central role in shaping place and community, delivering ambitious projects that help residents and businesses thrive. Located within the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor, the Borough is set to benefit from major transformational investment, including the Universal UK Resort, A421/A428 upgrades, East West Rail and emerging New Towns.

This role offers the chance to drive sustainable, inclusive growth and help shape Bedford as a great place to live, work and invest.

We value our people, offering flexible and hybrid working, professional development and a collaborative culture.

You will lead the strategic sites team, negotiate planning performance agreements and deliver a first‑class service across a multi‑disciplinary group including planners, urban designers, landscape architects, ecologists and highways specialists. You will also manage a small caseload and work with enforcement and policy teams.

Strong communication, organisation and customer‑focused service are essential. We offer trust, autonomy and an innovative working environment.

This high‑profile leadership role sits within the Environment Directorate, leading the Council’s strategic sites and PPA agenda. You will need strong planning knowledge, negotiation skills and the ability to make balanced decisions.

Duties include presenting to Planning Committee, representing the Council externally and occasionally acting as expert witness. A full UK driving licence is required. You must be a qualified town planner and RTPI member.

How to Apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date: 19th July 2026

Interview Date(s): W/C 27th July 2026

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email [email protected]

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Additional Vacancy Information

Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

n/a

Work Pattern

Full Time

Is this an enhanced DBS role?

Is this a politically restricted role?

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?

Yes

Vacancy Location

Location

Bedfordshire

Location

Borough Hall Bedford

Is this a designated car user position?

Yes

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