Bedford Borough Council
Team Leader Strategic Sites
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Team Leader Strategic Sites
Senior town planner (planning performance agreements)
About Bedford Borough Council
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:
- Universal UK Resort
- A421/A428 upgrades
- East West Rail
- Emerging New Towns
This high-profile leadership role offers the chance to drive sustainable, inclusive growth and help shape Bedford as a great place to live, work, and invest.
The Council values its people, offering:
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Professional development
- A collaborative culture
About the Role
You will lead the strategic sites team, negotiating planning performance agreements (PPAs) and delivering a first-class service across a multi-disciplinary team including:
- Planners
- Urban designers
- Landscape architects
- Ecologists
- Highways specialists
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Additionally, you will:
- Manage a small caseload
- Collaborate with enforcement and policy teams
Strong skills in:
- Communication
- Organisation
- Customer-focused service delivery are essential.
The role offers trust, autonomy, and an innovative working environment.
Responsibilities
- Present to Planning Committee
- Represent the Council externally
- Occasionally act as an expert witness
Essential Duties:
- Lead strategic sites and PPA agenda within the Environment Directorate
- Provide balanced decision-making
- Requires strong planning knowledge and negotiation skills
Requirements
Key Selection Criteria:
- Qualified town planner (must be a RTPI member)
- Full UK driving licence
How to Apply
When ready to apply:
- Click "Apply for Vacancy"
- Upload:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Answer application questions (yes/no format)
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- Ensure your CV highlights how you meet the minimum essential selection criteria
- An optional CV template is available
Deadlines:
- Closing Date: 19th July 2026
- Interview Week: Week commencing 27th July 2026
Additional Notes
Non-Applicability:
Bedford Borough Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees within:
- 12 months if receiving a severance payment (Applies only to Senior Officers for local government pensions)
Accessibility Commitments:
- Armed Forces Covenant: Interview guaranteed for eligible candidates meeting minimum criteria.
- Care Leavers Covenant: Same eligibility as Armed Forces Covenant.
- Disability Confident (Level 2): Interview guaranteed if disabled candidate meets key criteria.
Visa Sponsorship: Bedford Borough Council cannot sponsor work visas for this role.
For further details, contact recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk.
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