Development Management Officer

Huntingdonshire District Council; Witchford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntingdonshire District Council in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Senior Development Management Officer to lead planning applications and provide pre-application advice. The team works on a varied development programme within a growth agenda.

The role handles development management casework with a clear route to Principal Planner or team leadership as experience grows; salary £40,000-£55,000 and flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning applications and provide pre-application advice.
• Manage development management casework and guidance to applicants.

Job description

Senior Development Management Officer

A local authority is recruiting a Senior Development Management Officer for its Cambridgeshire team. The role will focus on planning applications, pre-application advice and development management casework. The role offers a route towards Principal Planner or team leadership as experience develops.

This is a good time to join the team as the planning service sits within an area with a substantial growth agenda and a varied programme of development work. The salary for the role is estimated at £40,000 - £55,000. The location is well placed for people commuting from across the East region, with the exact working pattern dependent on the employer's arrangements.

Development Management

• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: UK - East
• Salary: £40,000 - £55,000
• Closing Date: 30th September 2026