Development Management Team Lead | Hybrid & Major Projects

New Start; Selby; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave (pro-rata)

LGPS pension

Diverse and meaningful work

Supportive team culture

Recruitment payment up to 10%

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council in Selby is seeking a Development Management Team Manager to lead a high-performing planning service, overseeing major applications, appeals and a broad portfolio. The role emphasizes proactive leadership, stakeholder engagement and delivering high-quality planning solutions for the region.

You will mentor staff, drive improvement, and represent the Planning Service at public meetings, while aligning with the council's strategic goals for growth and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and guidance.
• Experience leading major planning applications and appeals.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to develop a team.
• Experience working with elected Members and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Chartered membership of RTPI or equivalent.
• Relevant degree or post-graduate qualification in planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of planning professionals, delivering proactive, customer-focused service.
• Oversee complex planning applications and appeals.
• Support service improvement, transformation and cultural change.
• Manage complex, high-profile applications and ensure consistent decision-making.
• Foster relationships with Members, agencies and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and professional development to staff.
• Oversee Planning Committees and represent at meetings, hearings, inquiries.
• Negotiate community benefits through legal agreements, e.g., 106 obligations and CIL.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Planning degree or RTPI qualification

RTPI membership

Job description

North Yorkshire Council in Selby is seeking a Development Management Team Manager to lead a high-performing planning service, overseeing major applications, appeals and a broad portfolio. The role emphasizes proactive leadership, stakeholder engagement and delivering high-quality planning solutions for the region.

You will mentor staff, drive improvement, and represent the Planning Service at public meetings, while aligning with the council's strategic goals for growth and sustainability.