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Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 32 days

Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Maternity/Pat. Leave

Equality Forums

Green Car Leasing

Training & Development

Physiotherapy Service

Counselling Service

Cycle to Work

Dolphin Centre Discounts

Retailer Discounts

Vivup App

Arriva Travel Club

Job summary

Darlington Borough Council seeks an enthusiastic property professional to lead strategic development and regeneration initiatives. You will work with landowners, developers, public sector partners and local stakeholders to bring forward development opportunities and ensure projects progress from inception to completion.

The role requires commercial mindset and ability to negotiate complex property agreements, manage strategic partnerships and deliver lasting social and economic value across the

Skills

Strategic property development

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Team leadership

Job description

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 Councilandrsquo;s growth ambitions, improving places and creating lasting social and economic value across the Borough.

Benefits

• 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

Provisional Interview dates for this post will be held during week commencing 5th Ovtober 2026.

We are an equal opportunitiesand#39; 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.