Planning & Development Delivery Manager

Energy Jobline ZR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is seeking a Planning & Development Delivery Manager to lead financial and operational functions in Planning and Building Control services. Ideal candidates will have experience managing budgets, strong Excel skills, and the ability to drive service innovation and improvements. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including generous annual leave and participation in staff networks.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (27–35 days)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Sick Pay

Discounts at local restaurants

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in systems development within the built environment sector.
• Proven leadership in complex service environments.
• An understanding of bookkeeping from running a business.

Responsibilities

• Lead activity analysis and performance monitoring.
• Optimise systems and processes for strategic decision-making.
• Shape the future of Planning and Building Control activities.

Skills

Management of budgets

Strong Excel skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Overview

Planning & Development Delivery Manager REF: 2473
Hybrid Working

PO7: £61,686 pa rising in annual increments to £64,938 pa inc LW.

12 Month Secondment Opportunity/ Fixed Term Contract and Full Time

About Us

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.

About the Borough

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600. Stretching from Streatham in the South to Waterloo in the North, we are the 9th largest borough in London. We are home to more than 130 languages, including Windrush and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and institutions such as St Thomas\'s Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Role

Confident with budgets, cool under pressure, and great at making things happen? We are looking for a Planning & Development Delivery Manager to lead the operational and financial backbone of our Planning and Building Control services. You’ll keep things moving, make smart decisions, and bring a sharp eye for detail. You’ll need experience and knowledge of built environment disciplines.

Whether you’ve run a business, managed a club, or juggled multiple complex projects, if you can balance budgets, juggle priorities, and drive improvements, we want to hear from you.

In this high-impact role, you’ll drive financial forecasting, systems optimisation, performance reporting and service innovation – ensuring our Planning and Building Control services are future-ready and financially sound. You’ll respond to simple enquiries related to the Planning and Building Control functions. From leading the Alpha Building Control digital transformation to steering multidisciplinary teams, you’ll be at the heart of change and delivery. It’s a fast-paced, high-trust role at the heart of one of the council’s most important directorates.

What youll do

• Lead activity analysis, financial and performance monitoring across key built environment income-generating services
• Keep multiple workstreams moving: from systems development to customer experience
• Optimise systems and processes for real-time insight and strategic decision-making
• Support systems and digital transformation and service innovation
• Shape the future of Planning and Building Control activities with smart data, forecasts and governance
• Work with a wide range of stakeholders across planning, regeneration, and customer service
• Take on new tasks quickly and manage multiple priorities
• Make logical, confident decisions based on experience and data

Experience youll bring

• An understanding of bookkeeping from running a business, charity, or club, and keeping things on track behind the scenes
• Management of budgets or services in public or private sector
• Strong Excel skills and a practical, problem-solving mindset
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and lead others with clarity and calm
• A keen eye for process improvements and a hands-on approach to delivery
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with resilience
• Knowledge and understanding of the built environment sector
• Experience in systems development within the built environment sector, performance management, and stakeholder engagement

Qualities you’ll bring

• Proven leadership in complex service environments; energy, drive and commitment
• A passion for modernising public services and delivering real impact

This is a role for a confident all-rounder with built environment knowledge and experience; someone who can take ownership, adapt fast and help shape how we deliver essential services for the future.

We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.

Job Description and Person Specification

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification.

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Catherine Neal at [e-mail]

Recruitment Timelines

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26 October 2025.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in Staff Networks
• Generous annual leave (27–35 days)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Discounts at local restaurants
• Discounts at Lambeth gyms
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Secure bike storage
• Trade Union Membership

How to Apply

If youre interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an ‘A’. We operate an anonymised application process, so remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement.

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