Development Management Team Lead: Planning & Growth Impact

Ad Warrior Ltd; Worksop; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking an experienced Development Management Team Leader to join the Planning Service and lead a team of Planning Officers in delivering high-quality planning decisions across the district.

Reporting to the Planning Development Manager, you will allocate work, oversee performance, and act as the Council's lead officer at Planning Committee, appeals and inquiries, shaping sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Development Management.
• Sound knowledge of planning legislation, policy and practice.
• Experience presenting to Planning Committee.
• Strong communication, decision-making and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• 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 knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking an experienced Development Management Team Leader to join the Planning Service and lead a team of Planning Officers in delivering high-quality planning decisions across the district.

Reporting to the Planning Development Manager, you will allocate work, oversee performance, and act as the Council's lead officer at Planning Committee, appeals and inquiries, shaping sustainable growth.