Senior Group Manager, Development & Planning

Leeds City Council; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Flexible and hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Staff benefits

Job summary

Leeds City Council is seeking a Group Manager - Development Management and related roles in Leeds city centre with hybrid working. The role leads on Development Management and Enforcement across a city area, line-manages team leaders, and chairs or advises Plans Panel proceedings.

A senior planning expert will drive performance and service improvement. The post offers a competitive Dir salary, 37 hours, permanent contract, and hybrid working options for delivering high-quality planning outcomes

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a planning/ Development Management context.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance and drive service improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in planning enforcement and working with elected members.

Responsibilities

• Lead Development Management and Enforcement across a city area.
• Line-manage team leaders, provide direction and guidance.
• Represent the Council at Plans Panel meetings and major inquiries.
• Ensure consistent performance, drive improvements and efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Performance monitoring

Prioritisation

Planning experience

Job description

Leeds City Council is seeking a Group Manager - Development Management and related roles in Leeds city centre with hybrid working. The role leads on Development Management and Enforcement across a city area, line-manages team leaders, and chairs or advises Plans Panel proceedings.

A senior planning expert will drive performance and service improvement. The post offers a competitive Dir salary, 37 hours, permanent contract, and hybrid working options for delivering high-quality planning outcomes