Development Management Team Leader

Development Management Team Leader

Hybrid Working

£60-70 (DOE)

37 hours per week

Job  - 67541

Lead a high-performing Development Management team and oversee the delivery of major planning applications during a key period of operational support. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Team Leader or Principal Planner looking to focus on operational leadership, technical excellence, and service delivery without the heavy people‑management responsibilities.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining performance across the Development Management service, overseeing complex planning applications, reviewing and signing off reports, allocating workloads, and ensuring the team continues to deliver a high-quality planning service.

• Lead the operational delivery of the Development Management service
• Allocate and monitor workloads across the team
• Review and sign off planning applications and officer reports
• Manage a caseload of approximately 15-20 complex and strategic applications
• Provide technical guidance and support to planning officers
• Respond to changes in planning legislation, policy and procedures
• Support service performance and operational improvements

• Significant Development Management experience within a local authority
• Proven track record determining major residential and commercial planning applications
• Strong technical planning knowledge with experience reviewing and signing off work
• Previous operational leadership or team management experience
• MRTPI or relevant planning qualifications are desirable, although extensive local authority experience will also be considered

This is a hybrid position with some office attendance required for meetings, collaboration and site visits. Flexible arrangements can be considered for candidates based further afield.

The contract is expected to run until approximately March next year, providing an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term assignment within a supportive authority.

Please call Jake Herrington on for a confidential discussion on this role, or email:
jake.