Development Management Lead — Planning Team

Bassetlaw District Council; Worksop; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Bassetlaw District Council in Worksop is seeking an experienced Development Management Team Leader to guide a team of Planning Officers and deliver high-quality planning outcomes across the district.

Reporting to the Planning Development Manager, you will lead a busy Development Management service, shape growth and regeneration while maintaining strong customer service and performance standards. This is a permanent, full-time role offering 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Development Management.
• A sound knowledge of planning legislation, policy and practice.
• Experience of managing complex planning applications and presenting to Planning Committee.
• Strong communication, decision-making and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Development Management team.
• Allocate and oversee work, ensuring quality decisions and performance standards are achieved.
• Act as the Council's lead officer at Planning Committee, appeals and inquiries.
• Assess complex planning applications and support planning enforcement activity.
• Drive service improvement, customer satisfaction and income generation opportunities.
• Help shape the future direction and success of the Planning Service.

Skills

Leadership

Planning expertise

Stakeholder management

Decision making

People management

Job description

Bassetlaw District Council in Worksop is seeking an experienced Development Management Team Leader to guide a team of Planning Officers and deliver high-quality planning outcomes across the district.

Reporting to the Planning Development Manager, you will lead a busy Development Management service, shape growth and regeneration while maintaining strong customer service and performance standards. This is a permanent, full-time role offering 37 hours per week.