Development Management Team Leader

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 ensure high-quality decisions across a diverse range of applications.

Reporting to the Planning Development Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the Development Management service, drive performance, and support growth, regeneration and sustainable outcomes for the district.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Development Management team.
• Allocate and oversee work, ensuring quality decisions and performance standards.
• 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

Development Management experience

Planning policy knowledge

Leadership / people management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant planning qualification / degree

Job description

Development Management Team Leader

Planning Department

Salary Grade 10 £48,738 - £53,051 per annum

Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced planning professional ready to take the next step in your career?

Do you thrive on leading teams, making balanced planning decisions and helping to shape the future of places and communities?

We're looking for an outstanding Development Management Team Leader to join our Planning Service and play a key role in delivering high-quality planning outcomes across the district.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team of Planning Officers, work on a diverse range of planning applications and contribute to the sustainable growth and regeneration of Bassetlaw.

Why Join Us?

Bassetlaw is a district with ambition.

Significant investment, regeneration opportunities, housing growth and economic development are shaping the future of our communities. As a Development Management Team Leader, you will be at the heart of these conversations, helping to balance growth, sustainability and community aspirations.

You'll join a supportive management team that is committed to service improvement, innovation and professional development.

About the Role

Reporting to the Planning Development Manager, you will lead a team of Planning Officers and play a key role in delivering an efficient, high-quality Development Management service.

You will:

• 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.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to combine technical expertise, people leadership and service improvement within an ambitious and forward-looking Planning Service.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced planning professional who can combine strong technical expertise with effective team leadership.

You will have:

• 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.
• Most importantly, you will be passionate about planning, enjoy developing others, and be motivated to help shape the future growth and prosperity of Bassetlaw

Make a Difference in Bassetlaw

This is more than a planning role. It is an opportunity to help shape communities, support sustainable growth and develop the next generation of planning professionals.

If you are looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.

Closing date: 1 November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Interview date: to be confirmed