Development Management Manager

Essential Employment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Development Management Manager in Guildford to lead the DM teams and oversee the integration of the Technical Support team within Planning. The role involves driving performance, providing technical guidance, and implementing a comprehensive Planning Improvement Plan. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a robust understanding of planning processes. This is a full-time temporary position paying £60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in development management and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of planning processes and technical support.
• Ability to manage and drive performance in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the DM teams to ensure effective performance.
• Oversee the integration and redesign of the Technical Support team.
• Support team restructure and provide technical guidance and training.
• Collaborate with AD Planning to implement the Planning Improvement Plan.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within planning processes.

Job description

Development Management Manager needed in Guildford Paying £60 per hr ref 5287408

Full time hours on a temporary basis

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Development Management Manager to lead and shape the future of our planning service. This is a pivotal role with a primary focus on supporting the integration of the Technical Support team back into Planning. You will play a key part in redesigning the team’s functions, supporting a restructure, and ensuring robust technical support and training are in place.

Alongside this, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the DM teams (excluding enforcement and strategic sites), ensuring high performance and excellent service delivery. You will also work closely with the Assistant Director of Planning to develop and deliver a comprehensive Planning Improvement Plan, driving positive change and efficiency across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the DM teams, ensuring effective performance and service delivery.
• Oversee the integration and redesign of the Technical Support team within Planning.
• Support team restructure and provide technical guidance and training.
• Collaborate with the AD Planning to implement the Planning Improvement Plan.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within planning processes.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.