Area Team Manager – Development Management

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the planning sector is looking for an Area Team Manager to lead their Development Management team. The successful candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in managing planning projects while ensuring team performance and customer service standards are met.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Essential Car User allowance

Hybrid and flexible working

Paid Professional Membership (RTPI) fee

Free car parking

Generous annual leave and wellbeing package

Cycle to Work Scheme

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Relevant degree/diploma in Town and Country Planning.
• Membership of RTPI required.
• Extensive experience in Development Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated group of planners and enforcement officers.
• Support and manage the team to achieve performance targets.
• Drive excellence in team operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Motivation

Performance Management

Communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in Town and Country Planning

Membership of RTPI

Job description

Area Team Manager – Development Management

£52,805 -£54,780 per annum

37 hours per week

Join Our Dynamic Development Management Team.

Are you ready to lead a team that shapes the future of our district? We are on the lookout for an experienced Team Leader to join our high-performing Development Management team. Our team of Planning Officers and Technical/Administrative Support Staff work hand-in-hand to ensure that every development respects and enhances the unique qualities of our built and natural environment.

As a Team Manager, you will lead a dedicated group of planners and enforcement officers. While you won't carry a caseload, your role will be pivotal in supporting and managing the team to achieve performance targets and drive excellence.

We need a highly motivated individual with exceptional leadership skills and a passion for creating great places. If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead a team towards success, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

We do things well and keep developing.

Over the past year, our team has worked tirelessly to elevate our performance, and we are proud to say we are now a high-performing team. We are seeking individuals who share our passion for best practices in every aspect of our work and are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service.

At our core, we are a values-based organisation united by a common goal: “Making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work, and visit.” We achieve this by taking personal ownership of the quality of our work, fostering strong relationships, and continuously driving improvements in our services.

If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to make a real impact, we want you to join us on this exciting journey. Together, we can create a brighter future for Teignbridge.

We’re better together.

Teignbridge is a beautiful area of South Devon which stretches from the west side of Exeter, with Dartmoor to the north and the coastline to the south. Serving a growing community of around 134,800 residents, and a thriving tourist population, Teignbridge District Council is a forward-thinking authority with a firm focus on what’s truly needed in the long term. Our ‘One Teignbridge’ plan sets out how we will be working together with our communities, business and partners for a better future.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.

You are a fit for this role if you:

• Have a relevant degree/diploma in Town and Country Planning and membership of RTPI.
• Have extensive Development Management experience including rural and large-scale urban projects.
• Have excellent people skills and experience of performance management.
• Can lead and motivate a team to success.

It is vital to read the job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essentialcriteria we ask for in the person specification.

We can offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Essential Car User allowance and mileage.
• Hybrid and flexible working –minimum 50 percent office based, and part home based.
• Paid Professional Membership (RTPI) fee subject to local terms & conditions.
• Free car parking (we also have close access to a mainline train station). A refurbished modern zero carbon emissions office space.
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing package. Heavily discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunities for career and self-development. 24/7 employee discount access and employee assistance support.

To apply click on the 'apply button'

Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025 @ midnight

Interview Date: TBC

For an informal discussion or to arrange to come and visit us at our offices please contact Ian Perry (Head of Development Management) or Cheryl Stansbury (Area Team Manager) on 01626 215743

No agencies please.