GLCCA Head of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

Job Introduction

Head of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA)
Salary: £60,050 - £65,878
Location: Greater Lincolnshire (full‑time, with travel required)

Closing date: Sunday June 14th 2026

Interviews: Thursday July 2nd 2026

Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join as Head of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Greater Lincolnshire at a pivotal moment for devolution, growth and regeneration.

About the role

As a senior leader reporting into the Authority’s Senior Leadership Team, you will provide professional and strategic leadership across planning policy, housing strategy and delivery and infrastructure investment. You will play a central role in translating the Mayor’s and Combined Authority’s economic and spatial ambitions into deliverable plans, programmes and investment propositions.

Working collaboratively with constituent authorities, public sector partners, developers and government, you will help unlock growth that is ambitious and well‑planned ensuring real benefits for residents and businesses across Greater Lincolnshire.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Lead the development and delivery of the Combined Authority’s housing, planning and infrastructure priorities, aligned with economic growth and regeneration objectives.
• Oversee strategic planning policy, including the Spatial Development Strategy, working closely with local planning authorities.
• Provide leadership on housing strategy, placemaking and regeneration, supporting partners to accelerate delivery and improve quality.
• Shape and secure investment in strategic infrastructure, including energy and water management solutions, to unlock housing and employment growth.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across the public and private sectors.
• Provide expert advice to the Mayor and senior leaders, and represent GLCCA at regional and national forums.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary professional team, embedding best practice and innovation.
• Secure external funding and ensure value for money across programmes and budgets.

About you

You will be a credible and confident senior leader with:

• Substantial experience in planning, housing, infrastructure or regeneration, operating at a strategic level.
• A strong understanding of the planning and housing legislative and policy framework.
• Proven experience of delivering complex programmes, securing investment and working in partnership across organisational boundaries.
• Excellent leadership, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a political and partnership environment.
• A commitment to public service and to improving outcomes for communities.

Experience of working within a Combined Authority, devolved or mayoral context is desirable.

Why join GLCCA?

This is an opportunity to:

• Shape our ambitious growth and regeneration agendas.
• Work closely with the Mayor and senior leaders to deliver real, place‑based change.
• Join a forward‑looking organisation at the heart of devolution for Greater Lincolnshire.

Employer
Please note, this role is with the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA), not with Lincolnshire County Council.

Location and travel
The role will be based on-site in Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and to partner locations.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and complete the covering statement section of the application form. In no more than 1,000 words, explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Closing Date

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Enquiries
If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process, please email info@greaterlincolnshire-cca.gov.uk.

Right to work and sponsorship
These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority does not currently hold a Home Office sponsor licence. Applicants must therefore have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Our values and transformation
The postholder is expected to uphold GLCCA’s values and contribute to organisational transformation.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding awareness is essential; all employees must follow GLCCA’s safeguarding policies when working with vulnerable individuals.

Adjustments and accessibility
We welcome applications from everyone. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please tell us at the email above and we will make arrangements.