Joint Development Manager

South Holland District Council; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Joint Development Manager to lead and manage Development Management teams. The role demands proven leadership skills and experience in overseeing complex planning applications. The successful candidate will represent the Councils, mentor staff, and drive service improvements. This position offers generous benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme (23.8% employer contribution)

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform including discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience and ability to manage diverse teams.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel across a wide rural district as part of daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership and performance management for two Development Management teams.
• Oversee major and complex planning applications.
• Act as lead officer for planning committees and represent the Councils.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

RTPI membership or eligibility

Job description

Job Overview

As Joint Development Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and operational excellence across the Development Management teams of Boston Borough Council and South Holland District Council. We are an experienced planning leader ready to take on a unique and high-profile role within the largest Council partnership of its kind in England.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership and performance management for two Development Management teams.
• Oversee major and complex planning applications, ensuring efficient and effective delivery.
• Act as lead officer for planning committees and represent the Councils at appeals and inquiries.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff, fostering a #OneTeam culture.
• Drive service improvements, manage budgets and contracts, and contribute to strategic projects that shape our communities.
• Extensive knowledge of planning legislation and Development Management.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience and ability to manage diverse teams.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• RTPI membership (or eligibility) and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to travel across a wide rural district as part of your daily duties.

About the Partnership

The South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) covers 49% of Lincolnshire's geography and 300,000 residents, delivering transformative projects such as PE21/Rosegarth Square in Boston, Castle Sports Centre redevelopment in Spalding, and heritage restoration across the two Councils. It is the largest council partnership in the country, secured over £40 million in Levelling Up funding.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave scheme with option to buy more
• Local Government Pension Scheme (23.8% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu Jabs, free eye test voucher, flexible working policy, agile working policy
• Car mileage reimbursement
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Long Service Recognition

If you're passionate about planning leadership and want to help shape the future of South & East Lincolnshire, we'd love to hear from you.