Strategic Development Lead – Placemaking & Growth

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Wellbeing support

Private health care options

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Volunteering days

Flexible and hybrid working

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils in Ipswich seek a Strategic and Professional Lead (Development Management) to guide complex proposals, design excellence and sustainable growth. The role reports to the Chief Planning Officer and requires leadership across teams, communities and partners.

The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) with hybrid working. Salary £55,224–£65,092 per annum, with progression and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• at least five years’ post-qualification experience and eligibility for membership of an appropriate professional body.
• sound knowledge of planning legislation, the NPPF and local and community policies.
• exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• a creative and pragmatic approach to delivering the best outcomes possible with people and local communities at the forefront of these outcomes.
• a commitment to mentoring and supporting staff to be the best they can be at all times.
• a commitment to our values and behaviours and our culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• developing strategies for complex development proposals.
• championing exemplary design and placemaking.
• leading and managing the representation of the Councils at appeal or in major and complex planning proceedings to safeguard robust decision making. which meets the high standards we expect.
• production and delivery of the Service Plan and associated business, service improvement and project plans.
• working with and supporting our communities to play their part in delivering the Councils' vision for sustainable growth.
• building strong and productive relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• supporting and mentoring team members with continuous professional development.

Skills

5+ years experience

Planning legislation knowledge

NPPF knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Mentoring staff

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils in Ipswich seek a Strategic and Professional Lead (Development Management) to guide complex proposals, design excellence and sustainable growth. The role reports to the Chief Planning Officer and requires leadership across teams, communities and partners.

The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) with hybrid working. Salary £55,224–£65,092 per annum, with progression and learning opportunities.