Total 13 job vacancies by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council

ICT End User Services Engineer
Grade 6, £32,654 to £37,035 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week, permanent, participation in an out of hours on call rota as required
Based at Melton Borough Council with regular travel between sites of the extended Leicestershire ICT Partnership (LICTP)

Do you want to play a pivotal role in enabling two District and Borough Councils achieve their digital transformation ambitions?

We are looking to recruit a talented End User Services Engineer who will support our user base to get the best out of the technology we use.

You will work with internal customers, suppliers and colleagues to deliver the highest quality ICT Service Desk experience as well as delivering new technologies and ways of working to the organisation.

You will focus on delivering great customer service and excellent solutions as well as proactive maintenance to keep our technology estate in tip-top condition.

The End User Services Engineer works exclusively with all technologies and devices that our customers use. You will need to be able to confidently support the following technologies:


Desktop – Windows 10 & 11, Microsoft365, Teams, Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop
Mobile - Android and Apple through our MDM (Intune)
Microsoft Services – Exchange, SQL, SCCM/Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), WSUS
Active Directory and Windows administration tools
Virtualisation technologies – VMware, Nutanix (Acropolis)
Remote access systems such as TeamViewer


To apply online go to https://jobsandcareers.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/ or for an application pack call 01455 255836 quoting reference: R310

Closing date: 6 November 2024 Interview date: 13 November 2024

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Economic Regeneration and Projects Officer (Career Grade)

Grade 5-7, £27,334 up to £40,221 per annum pro rata, dependant on experience (pay award pending)
37 hours per week (fixed term to June 2026)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an expanding team as a Career Grade Economic Regeneration and Projects Officer. Within the Major Projects Team, part of the East Midlands RTPI LPA Team of the Year, you will promote and manage economic development and regeneration initiatives within the borough. Implementing the council’s Economic Regeneration Strategy and supporting the physical regeneration of the borough will be your main responsibilities. There will be scope to be involved in other projects and to make your mark on Hinckley and Bosworth, creating opportunities to establish high-quality jobs and ensure economic prosperity.

This career graded post is an excellent opportunity for an experienced officer or if you are just starting your career. Either way, we want to support and develop your skills to perform and progress as a professional officer. The post holder will be key in ensuring the delivery of a range of key regeneration projects and grant programmes. Working in partnership, the Economic Regeneration and Projects Officer will also support our employment and skills work and support engagement with local businesses.

We welcome applicants at all levels to apply, from officer to senior level, provided you meet the entry criteria. The career progression scheme explains the expectations for each job level within the scheme. If your application is successful, you will be appointed at the appropriate scale and starting salary, depending on your skills and experience.

For higher career grades, you will need to have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, experience of economic development and possess excellent communication, advisory and project management skills.

To apply online go to https://jobsandcareers.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/ or for an application pack call 01455 255750 quoting reference: C206

Closing date: 1 November 2024 Interview date: w/c 11 November 2024

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Customer Services Adviser
Grade 4, Salary £24,294 to £27,334 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week, 12 months fixed term contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Customer Services Adviser. We require a candidate who is committed to providing excellent customer service. You will be friendly and diplomatic, with good communication skills and enjoy working with the public.

As part of a dedicated team, working in a highly pressurised environment, you will ensure the delivery of a first class and professional front line service either by telephone, face to face or in writing, including by e-mail or web chat.

As a first point of contact, you will greet visitors and handle a variety of requests, including complaints and complex enquiries about council services, including Housing Benefits and Council Tax.

Experienced within a customer service environment and educated to GCSE level or equivalent, you will be an excellent communicator and have accurate IT skills.

We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough, once full training is completed.

Closing date: 31 October 2024

Interviews: 18 November 2024

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Planning Manager (Development Management)
Grade 10, £48,474 up to £55,742 per annum pro rata (Pay award pending)
37 hours per week, permanent contract

We are seeking to appoint a new Planning Manager to the Development Management Team. With a new team in place and with a new directorate, new leadership and with staff buy in to a service action plan, you’ll be leading the Development Management service that is driving service improvement and that is the East Midlands RTPI 2024 LPA Team of the Year.

We are an aspirational authority, with clear strategy and focus, allowing you to use your skills and influence to make an impact.

Leading an enthusiastic, dedicated Development Management team by example, you’ll make the most of the huge investment and regeneration going on across the Borough. Like us, you’re ambitious, driven, and keen to take on varied projects – the more challenging the better.

You’ll be the person to work alongside the Director - Community Services and Head of Planning to take the Development Management service forward. Working closely with colleagues and your team, you’ll lead by example and ensure continual service improvement. You’ll be responsible for managing the Development Management service, including Planning Enforcement, with three Team Leaders reporting to you, and overseeing the external Local Land Charges service. You will be responsible for managing and leading colleagues in liaising with Members, including presenting items to Planning Committee and will report to the Head of Planning.

You’ll have extensive post qualification experience and a proven track record in a planning environment. You’ll be able to confidently manage and co-ordinate the delivery of the borough’s Development Management service including planning applications, appeals, enforcement, and all related matters. You will ensure everything you do is in accordance with our policies, practices, and procedures.

Hinckley and Bosworth is an attractive area to work, and the role will be hybrid working, with days working from home and days working from the modern offices at the Hinckley Hub. The borough is made up of the main town of Hinckley, with development interest in the settlements of Earl Shilton, Barwell, Market Bosworth and Burbage and the wider rural villages across the borough. There will be an opportunity to lead on significant development projects, including two sustainable urban extensions, of which 1,500 dwellings have just been approved at Earl Shilton, research and development growth opportunities at Horiba Mira and redevelopment site opportunities together with edge of settlement major applications.

Further we are also progressing our new Local Plan, due out for consultation this summer and to include strategic site allocations.

We expect applicants to have recent local government experience. We can offer you the opportunity to further develop your career within an excellent authority, with the benefits of flexible working, flexitime, a local car user allowance policy and professional development opportunities.

If you feel you have the ability to meet these challenges, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 23 August 2024

Interview date: w/c 2 September 2024

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Career Grade Planner (Development Management) – 2 positions
Grade 4 to 7, £24,294 up to £40,221 per annum pro rata (Pay award pending), dependent on experience
37 hours per week, permanent contract

An exciting opportunity has a risen to recruit ambitious candidates to strengthen our Development Management Team, the East Midlands RTPI LPA Team of the Year.

This career graded post is an excellent opportunity, for an experienced planning officer or if you are just starting out on your planning career. Either way, we want to support and develop your skills to perform and progress as a professional officer.

Working as a Career Grade Planner, you will play an important role in managing a varied caseload of all types of planning applications, pre-application enquiries, and appeals.

We have a wide range of development proposals from urban extensions, large employment uses, proposals in sensitive locations and rural development applications. Further, we are progressing our Local Plan, with a next stage of public consultation this summer.

You will be an excellent communicator, comfortable with handling conflict and negotiating solutions to challenging problems. We will also give you the opportunity to broaden your skills and gain valuable experience to support your career development.

It is possible to enter the career grade at any level, from Assistant to Senior level, provided you meet the entry criteria, and we welcome applicants at all levels to apply.

The career progression scheme explains the expectations for each job level within the scheme. If your application is successful, you will be appointed at the appropriate scale and starting salary, depending on your skills and experience.

We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough.

Closing date: 23 August 2024

Interview date: w/c 2 September 2024

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Career Grade Planner (Planning Enforcement)
Grade 4 to 7, £24,294 up to £40,221 per annum pro rata (Pay award pending), depending on experience, plus essential car user allowance of £850 per annum
37 hours per week, permanent contract, part time applications will be considered

We are seeking to appoint a new Planning Enforcement Officer to the Planning Enforcement Team, part of the East Midlands RTPI LPA Team of the Year.

This career graded post is an excellent opportunity, for an experienced enforcement officer or someone who is just starting out in their planning career. Either way, we want to support and develop your skills to perform and progress as a professional officer.

Working as an Enforcement Officer, you will be responsible for handling planning enforcement cases, dealing with retrospective planning applications, prosecutions and appeals.

You will be an excellent communicator, comfortable with handling conflict and negotiating solutions to challenging problems. We will also give you the opportunity to broaden your skills and gain valuable experience to support your career development.

It is possible to enter the career grade at any level, from Assistant to Senior, provided you meet the entry criteria and welcome applicants at all levels to apply. The career progression scheme explains the expectations for each job level within the scheme. If your application is successful, you will be appointed at the appropriate scale and starting salary, depending on your skills and experience.

We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough.

Closing date: 9 September 2024

Interview date: To be confirmed

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

Tenancy Management Officer
Grade 6, £31,364 up to £35,745 per annum pro rata plus essential car user allowance of £850 per annum
37 hours per week, permanent contract

We require a member of staff within the Housing team to provide a frontline customer focussed housing service, working within the Tenancy Management team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for dealing with a variety of tenancy management issues across their patch. This can include but is not limited to; maximising rental income, enforcing the tenancy conditions, supporting and signposting vulnerable tenants and dealing with sensitive issues.

Candidates must have excellent organisational skills, the ability to communicate well at all levels; have initiative, work well in a team and have experience of working with vulnerable people and dealing with sensitive issues both on the phone and by interviewing members of the public. Candidates will also be required to work from home, work from the office, and work within tenants’ homes on a regular basis.

You should also good IT skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office and have the flexibility needed to conduct some out of hours working.

We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough

Closing date: 21 June 2024

Interview date: 1 and 2 July 2024

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

Cultural Services Support Officer
Grade 3, £23,114 up to £24,294 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week, up to 12 months contract to cover maternity leave

Hinckley and Bosworth deliverer high quality services that ensures we are a Borough to be proud of. The Cultural Services Team undertakes a wide variety of activities based around our three Corporate aims: People, Places and Prosperity.

The successful applicant will provide specialist administrative and general clerical support to the Council's Cultural Services Team, which incorporates Armed Forces, Arts, Sport and Facility Development, Health and Wellbeing, Town Centre, Tourism, Rural support, Leisure Centre, Events and Markets.

You will need to demonstrate that you have a wide range of clerical skills, including scheduling on social media platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Candidates will need to be a real team player and have excellent skills and with a wide range of stakeholders at the council and in the community.

If you are highly motivated, conscientious and committed to making a difference, we would like to invite you to apply to join the Cultural Services team based at Hinckley Leisure Centre in realising our exciting quest to deliver great services.

We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough.

Closing date: Friday 5th July 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 17th July 2024



We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

Grounds Maintenance Operative (Countryside and Open spaces)
Grade 2, £22,737 up to £23,114 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week, permanent contract

We are committed to providing cleaner, greener neighbourhoods with safe and exciting green spaces that are both valued and used by all aspects of the community. To help achieve this we wish to recruit an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative.

Working as part of a mobile team you will lead a small team and carry out all aspects of grounds maintenance and other conservation and horticultural tasks at a number of sites throughout the borough, working in an outdoor environment all year round.

Duties include:


General grounds maintenance duties such as, digging, grass cutting, hedge cutting, tree planting, bulb and wildflower plug planting, wildflower meadow preparation and maintenance etc.
Use of a variety of hand and power tools and grass cutting machinery
Hard and soft landscaping work; desirable criteria includes experience of countryside conservation work.
Assist with external cleaning duties – such as litter picking, sweeping, emptying of litter bins etc.


For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please call Paul Scragg, Senior Green Space Officer on 01455 255983.

To apply online go to https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/jobsandcareers or for an application pack call 01455 255750 quoting reference: C265

Closing date: 3 June 2024

Interview date: 17 June 2024

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader (Countryside and Open spaces)
Grade 4, £24,294 up to £27,334 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week, permanent contract

We are committed to providing cleaner, greener neighbourhoods with safe and exciting green spaces that are both valued and used by all aspects of the community. To help achieve this we wish to recruit an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative with leadership experience within a team to manage and maintain a highly motivated and valued grounds maintenance team.

Working as part of a mobile team you will lead a small team and carry out all aspects of grounds maintenance and other conservation and horticultural tasks at a number of sites throughout the borough, working in an outdoor environment all year round.

Duties include:


Leading a small team of grounds maintenance operatives
Countryside conservation activities
Application of pesticides
General grounds maintenance duties such as, digging, grass cutting, hedge cutting, tree planting, bulb and wildflower plug planting, wildflower meadow preparation and maintenance etc.
Use of horticultural machinery and grass cutting machinery
Hard and soft landscaping work; desirable criteria includes experience of fencing, paving and the application of pesticides
Assist with external cleaning duties – such as litter picking, sweeping, emptying of litter bins etc.


Closing date: 3 June 2024

Interview date: 12 June 2024

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

Electrician – Multi-Trade Operative
£37,156.67 per annum pro rata (salary includes a market supplement)
37 hours per week on a 12 month fixed term contract

We currently have a vacancy for an Electrician - Multi-Trade Operative to carry out repair, maintenance and installation works on the housing stock and associated buildings in all areas of the borough. A works van will be provided to travel between works.

The role will be on a multi-trade basis with the successful applicant needing a minimum of City and Guilds qualification in the primary trade or equivalent demonstrable work experience and enough knowledge/experience to complete works to a high standard.

Additional skills such as carpentry, plumbing and fitting kitchens would be desirable as well as the ability to carry out other minor works outside of the primary trade.

Closing date: 16 June 2024 Interview date: To be confirmed

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

Apprentice Human Resources (HR) Assistant
Grade 2, £22,737 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week, 2-year fixed term contract with Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice HR Assistant on a two-year fixed term contract basis.

As an apprentice, you will have the valuable opportunity to acquire a range of general HR skills and experience with support from HR colleagues and a college mentor to meet your learning and development objectives. On completion you will achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator qualification.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining HR records and systems and the administration of recruitment and selection, training and payroll activity, HR research and data collection.

Within the role, you will always be part of a team so you must be adaptable, flexible,
organised, motivated and be able to work well under pressure, communicating effectively and sensitively as required.

Entry Requirements: Applicants must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) 5 GCSEs at Grades A*-C/9-4 including Maths and English, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs which includes Word, Excel and Outlook and eligibility to complete the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough.

Closing date: Thursday 30 May 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 24 June 2024

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

Mental Health Project Support Officer
Grade 3, £23,114 up to £24,294 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week, 12-month fixed term contract

We are looking for a self-motivated individual that will work to help support the development of the Neighbourhood Mental Health project by working with local organisations, partners, and the voluntary community sector.

The postholder will be required to create, support, and enhance existing collaborations with services from across the borough, alongside supporting Mental Health Leads to work on neighbourhood plans.

The post holder will be attending networking events with both members of the public and professionals so must be an excellent communicator that can represent the project and services corporately.

The successful candidate will be undertaking a broad range of tasks such as administration, delivery of initiatives and events alongside wider service support duties.

We are looking for someone that has administration or project experience, has good organisational skills, is a good communicator and is proficient in the use of IT. This post requires an individual to be flexible in their approach to work as the project is continually developing to the needs of the community.

The successful applicant will need to have access to their own vehicle or other means of travelling to areas across the borough as travel between sites and to different areas of the borough is essential for this post.

We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough.

Closing date: Monday 29 April 2024

Interview date: To be confirmed

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme