Planning Team Lead – Development Management (Hybrid)

Maidstone; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

A local government authority in Maidstone is seeking a Planning Team Leader - Development Management to oversee a team of planning officers and manage a varied caseload. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning and relevant experience in development management. The role encourages flexible working with comprehensive benefits and a focus on high-quality service delivery in planning decisions. This is a full-time position with a commitment to support staff development within a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, or eligibility to apply.
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a group of planning officers.
• Provide pre-application advice and determine planning applications.
• Negotiate with developers and present cases to Planning Committee.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Political sensitivity

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Post Graduate qualification in Town Planning

Job description

A local government authority in Maidstone is seeking a Planning Team Leader - Development Management to oversee a team of planning officers and manage a varied caseload. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning and relevant experience in development management. The role encourages flexible working with comprehensive benefits and a focus on high-quality service delivery in planning decisions. This is a full-time position with a commitment to support staff development within a positive working environment.