Strategic Planning & Enforcement Lead | Hybrid

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

25 days annual leave

LGPS

Learning & development

Low-cost healthcare

Cycle to Work

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

South Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced Development Management & Enforcement Manager to lead our DM and Planning Enforcement teams, delivering high-quality outcomes and supporting strategic priorities. You will oversee major applications, drive modernisation including digital innovation, and build strong relationships with Members, communities, developers and stakeholders.

A professional planning qualification and RTPI membership are required or eligible, with experience

Qualifications

• A professional planning qualification and RTPI membership, or eligibility.
• Significant Development Management experience, including complex applications.
• Experience leading projects, mentoring colleagues or supervising staff.
• Confidence working with Members, developers and senior stakeholders.
• A commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
• Ambition, resilience and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Development Management and Planning Enforcement teams to deliver excellent outcomes.
• Oversee major planning applications and strategic developments that contribute to the district's growth ambitions.
• Help shape service improvements and modernisation initiatives, including digital innovation and new technologies.
• Build strong relationships with Members, communities, developers and stakeholders.
• Support the Assistant Director (Planning & Growth) in delivering strategic priorities and, where appropriate, deputise on key matters.
• Develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team.

Skills

Planning leadership

Stakeholder management

People management

Project management

Education

Planning qualification & RTPI

Job description

South Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced Development Management & Enforcement Manager to lead our DM and Planning Enforcement teams, delivering high-quality outcomes and supporting strategic priorities. You will oversee major applications, drive modernisation including digital innovation, and build strong relationships with Members, communities, developers and stakeholders.

A professional planning qualification and RTPI membership are required or eligible, with experience