Head of Development Management & Enforcement — Hybrid

South Kesteven District Council; South Kesteven; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working

Generous annual leave 25 days +

Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and career progression

Job summary

South Kesteven District Council is seeking an Development Management & Enforcement Manager to lead the teams responsible for major applications, strategic sites and enforcement activity, ensuring an efficient, high-quality and customer-focused service. You will work with senior officers and elected Members to drive innovation and improvement.

You will lead development management and enforcement teams, oversee major planning applications, shape improvements and build strong relationships with

Qualifications

• A professional planning qualification and RTPI membership, or eligibility.
• Significant Development Management experience, including complex applications.
• Experience leading projects, mentoring colleagues or supervising staff.
• Confidence working with Members, developers and senior stakeholders.
• A commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
• Ambition, resilience and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Development Management and Planning Enforcement teams to deliver excellent outcomes.
• Oversee major planning applications and strategic developments that contribute to the district's growth ambitions.
• Help shape service improvements and modernisation initiatives, including digital innovation and new technologies.
• Build strong relationships with Members, communities, developers and stakeholders.
• Support the Assistant Director (Planning & Growth) in delivering strategic priorities and, where appropriate, deputise on key matters.
• Develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring staff

Customer service

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

Planning qualification

RTPI membership or eligibility

Tools

None

Job description

South Kesteven District Council is seeking an Development Management & Enforcement Manager to lead the teams responsible for major applications, strategic sites and enforcement activity, ensuring an efficient, high-quality and customer-focused service. You will work with senior officers and elected Members to drive innovation and improvement.

You will lead development management and enforcement teams, oversee major planning applications, shape improvements and build strong relationships with