Development Management and Enforcement Manager

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

25 days annual leave

LGPS

Learning & development

Low-cost healthcare

Cycle to Work

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

South Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced Development Management & Enforcement Manager to lead our DM and Planning Enforcement teams, delivering high-quality outcomes and supporting strategic priorities. You will oversee major applications, drive modernisation including digital innovation, and build strong relationships with Members, communities, developers and stakeholders.

A professional planning qualification and RTPI membership are required or eligible, with experience

Qualifications

• A professional planning qualification and RTPI membership, or eligibility.
• Significant Development Management experience, including complex applications.
• Experience leading projects, mentoring colleagues or supervising staff.
• Confidence working with Members, developers and senior stakeholders.
• A commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
• Ambition, resilience and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Development Management and Planning Enforcement teams to deliver excellent outcomes.
• Oversee major planning applications and strategic developments that contribute to the district's growth ambitions.
• Help shape service improvements and modernisation initiatives, including digital innovation and new technologies.
• Build strong relationships with Members, communities, developers and stakeholders.
• Support the Assistant Director (Planning & Growth) in delivering strategic priorities and, where appropriate, deputise on key matters.
• Develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team.

Skills

Planning leadership

Stakeholder management

People management

Project management

Education

Planning qualification & RTPI

Job description

Shape the Future of South Kesteven

This is an exciting time to join South Kesteven District Council as we continue to developer sustainable growth, regeneration and investment across the district. We are seeking an experienced planning professional to lead our Development Management and Planning Enforcement service, influencing place-making, service improvement and outcomes for our communities.

About the Role

As Development Management & Enforcement Manager, you will lead the teams responsible for major applications, strategic sites and enforcement activity, ensuring an efficient, high-quality and customer-focused service. Working with senior officers and elected Members, you will also drive innovation and service improvement.

You will:

• Lead and support Development Management and Planning Enforcement teams to deliver excellent outcomes.
• Oversee major planning applications and strategic developments that contribute to the district's growth ambitions.
• Help shape service improvements and modernisation initiatives, including digital innovation and new technologies.
• Build strong relationships with Members, communities, developers and stakeholders.
• Support the Assistant Director (Planning & Growth) in delivering strategic priorities and, where appropriate, deputise on key matters.
• Develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team

About You

Whether you already manage a team or are an experienced Team Leader or Principal Planner ready to step up, we would like to hear from you.

You will bring:

• A professional planning qualification and RTPI membership, or eligibility.
• Significant Development Management experience, including complex applications.
• Experience leading projects, mentoring colleagues or supervising staff.
• Confidence working with Members, developers and senior stakeholders.
• A commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
• Ambition, resilience and leadership potential.

Grow Your Leadership Career

At South Kesteven, we develop future leaders and support experienced managers. You will gain:

• High-profile strategic projects and senior leadership experience.
• Experience of working directly with elected Members and senior officers
• Management, leadership and organisational development.
• Mentoring, training and support to build confidence.
• The opportunity to shape planning services across the district.

This is an opportunity to grow into senior management while leading a high-profile service that delivers tangible outcomes for South Kesteven’s communities.

Why Join South Kesteven?

South Kesteven combines thriving towns, countryside, strong communities and a growing economy. Join a forward-thinking council where your work will help make the district a better place to live, work and visit.

What We Offer

Benefits include:

• Flexible, hybrid working to support work-life balance
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing with service
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on learning, development and career progression
• A low-cost healthcare plan
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives

For further information or an informal chat about the role please contact Emma Whittaker on 01476 406080 extension 6362 or e-mail [e-mail].

Closing date: 8th November 2026