Development Services Manager

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Usk; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking an experienced Development Services Manager to lead applications, enforcement, heritage and business support. You will shape a modern, high-performing planning service and direct a diverse, multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality development for communities.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong collaboration with partners, and a commitment to service excellence. Welsh language skills are desirable.

Job description

Development Services Manager

Salary range £54,495.00 - £58,970.00

We are seeking an experienced and driven planning professional ready to step into a strategic leadership role — overseeing applications, enforcement, heritage, and business support. This role will shape how we deliver a modern, high-performing planning service and lead a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. You will influence key planning decisions, drive improvement, and ensure high-quality development for our communities.

SALARY - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Salary would be pro rata if not working full time hours or 52 weeks per year. i.e. 37 hours per week / 32.5 per week for School Teachers

Location

County Hall (Rhadyr - Usk), NP15 1GA, United Kingdom. This may change in the future if the service location needs to relocate. Relocation or disturbance expenses will not be paid if this happens.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

Appointment to this post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to the following DBS check: No DBS Required for this post

Welsh Language Assessment

Welsh language skills are desirable

Recruitment Contact

Should you require any further information regarding this post, please contact: ANDREW JONES /[e-mail]

Available documents

• download: RDC01 Development Services Manager.pdf