Development Management Team Leader
6-Month Contract
£55+ per hour (DOE)
1 day per week in the office

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Development Management Team Leader to join a busy and high-performing Local Planning Authority on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive leader to step into a pivotal role, managing a team of Planning Officers and overseeing a varied caseload of major and complex applications.

The Role

• Lead and manage a Development Management team, providing clear direction and support

• Oversee and review major and complex planning applications

• Attend and present at Planning Committee as required

• Manage performance, workloads, and service delivery targets

• Provide professional planning advice to Members, senior officers, and stakeholders

• Support service improvement and drive best practice across the team

About You

• Extensive Development Management experience within a Local Authority

• Previous experience managing or mentoring planning officers

• Strong working knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy

• Confident presenting at Planning Committee

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

What’s on Offer

• £55+ per hour (depending on experience)

• Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension

• Flexible hybrid working – only 1 day per week required in the office

• Opportunity to lead a well-established team and make an immediate impact

If you’re an experienced Development Management professional ready to take on a leadership role, we’d be keen to speak with you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.