Development Management & Enforcement Manager

South Kesteven District Council; South Kesteven; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible, hybrid working

Generous annual leave 25 days +

Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and career progression

Descripción de la vacante

South Kesteven District Council is seeking an Development Management & Enforcement Manager to lead the teams responsible for major applications, strategic sites and enforcement activity, ensuring an efficient, high-quality and customer-focused service. You will work with senior officers and elected Members to drive innovation and improvement.

You will lead development management and enforcement teams, oversee major planning applications, shape improvements and build strong relationships with

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring staff

Customer service

Strategic thinking

Change management

Educación

Planning qualification

RTPI membership or eligibility

Herramientas

None

Descripción del empleo

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

• 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.

• 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