Estates Officer - Development Management

Darlington; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Flexi-time scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Darlington Borough Council seeks a proactive property professional to lead on strategic development and regeneration projects delivering real community benefits. You will collaborate with landowners, developers and public sector partners to advance key opportunities, negotiate complex property agreements, and manage strategic partnerships throughout project lifecycles.

The role supports the Council’s growth ambitions, with a focus on delivering lasting social and economic value across the

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and commercially minded property professional.
• Experience leading strategic development and regeneration projects.
• Ability to work with landowners, developers and public sector partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead on strategic development and regeneration projects delivering benefits to communities.
• Negotiate complex property agreements and manage strategic partnerships.
• Ensure projects are delivered from inception to completion and contribute to the Council’s growth ambitions.

Skills

Property development

Strategic development

Regeneration

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Job description

Hours and Pay

Salary £48,738 - £51,928 per annum Salary Band Over £50,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Full time

Job and Application details

Categories Regeneration/ Economic Development
Directorate N/A Published Date 05/10/2026 Closing Date 18/10/2026

Help shape the future of Darlington. We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded property professional to lead on strategic development and regeneration projects that deliver real benefits for our communities. Working with landowners, developers, public sector partners and local stakeholders, you will help bring forward key development opportunities, negotiate complex property agreements, manage strategic partnerships and ensure projects are delivered successfully from inception to completion. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering the Council’s growth ambitions, improving places and creating lasting social and economic value across the Borough.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

Help shape the future of Darlington. We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded property professional to lead on strategic development and regeneration projects that deliver real benefits for our communities. Working with landowners, developers, public sector partners and local stakeholders, you will help bring forward key development opportunities, negotiate complex property agreements, manage strategic partnerships and ensure projects are delivered successfully from inception to completion. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering the Council’s growth ambitions, improving places and creating lasting social and economic value across the Borough.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.