Senior Development Management Lead – Planning

Applefields School; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Up to 10% recruitment payment

Hybrid working

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an experienced planning professional to lead the Development Management team in Northallerton. You will oversee major planning applications and appeals, manage a high-performing team, and engage with Members and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality planning solutions for the region.

The role offers hybrid working with relocation support and an emphasis on professional leadership and service improvement.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and guidance and how to apply it in practice.
• Experience managing complex planning cases and leading on major planning applications and appeals.
• Proven leadership experience, able to manage, motivate, and develop a team.
• Experience working with elected Members and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Chartered membership of the RTPI or an equivalent professional body.
• A relevant degree or post-graduate qualification in planning or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of planning professionals, providing technical guidance, mentoring and professional leadership to deliver a proactive, customer-focused, and compliant service.
• Oversee complex and high-profile planning applications and appeals
• Support the Service Manager in the delivery of a comprehensive programme of improvement, transformation, and cultural change within the team.
• Manage complex and strategically significant planning applications and appeals, ensuring consistency in decision-making.
• Foster strong relationships with Members of the Council, statutory agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and technical guidance to staff, promoting professional development and ensuring staff are empowered to make informed decisions.
• Oversee the preparation and organisation of Planning Committees, and represent the Planning Service at public meetings, hearings, and inquiries.
• Manage the negotiation of community benefits through legal agreements, such as section 106 obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy payments.

Skills

Leadership experience

Planning legislation knowledge

Managing complex planning cases

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

RTPI Chartered member

Planning degree or related qualificat

Education

Planning degree

Postgraduate planning qualification

Chartered RTPI member

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an experienced planning professional to lead the Development Management team in Northallerton. You will oversee major planning applications and appeals, manage a high-performing team, and engage with Members and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality planning solutions for the region.

The role offers hybrid working with relocation support and an emphasis on professional leadership and service improvement.