Development Management Team Leader

Development Management Team Leader Hybrid Working £60-70 (DOE) 37 hours per week Job Ref - 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. Key responsibilities: ·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 Requirements: ·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 (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email: (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK-wide on both a permanent and contract basis at all levels of seniority. If this role isn't quite right, feel free to get in touch to discuss other opportunities