Team Leader (Maternity Cover)

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local planning authority in the UK is seeking a Team Leader for maternity cover, offering a salary between £52,633 and £61,800 per annum. This role involves managing a dedicated team and handling complex planning applications, with a focus on professional development and wellbeing. The position is based at the Civic Centre in Esher and includes benefits such as hybrid working and a comprehensive wellbeing program.

Benefits

Excellent pension

Employee benefits and discounts

Free parking

Birthday day off

Additional holiday options

Closure between Christmas and New Year

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team of planning professionals.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to handle complex planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of planning professionals.
• Oversee a limited caseload of complex planning applications.
• Ensure high standards of planning decision delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Planning

Education

Professional qualifications in planning

Job description

Team Leader (Maternity Cover)

Development Management, Planning and Environmental Health

Based at Civic Centre, Esher

Salary: £52,633 - £61,800 pa (Scale 42-50)

Are you ready to step up to manage a committed team of planning professionals?

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic team leader to manage and develop a team of planning professionals, along with a limited caseload of complex and interesting applications. This position is for maternity cover for up to 18 months.

Elmbridge is one of the busiest local planning authorities in the country, setting high standards for planning decision delivery within Government targets. With land values comparable to London and a population of 135,000, this role offers an interesting and challenging career opportunity.

About us

We ask a lot, but we also give a lot:

• Learning and development: We will support you with a bespoke learning and development plan, and you'll meet team members who have completed Masters, been promoted, or obtained other professional qualifications.

• Flexibility: We embrace hybrid working and will discuss the right balance of home and office working for you.

• Wellbeing: Our wellbeing programme includes mindfulness, mental health support, and other options to help you thrive, which benefits the entire team.

• The package: Includes an excellent pension, ‘Thrive’ employee benefits and discounts, free parking, a birthday day off, additional holiday options, and closure between Christmas and New Year without using leave.

What else?

We encourage you to learn more about us. If you have questions, contact us:

https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/jobs-work-experience-and-volunteering

Our LinkedIn page

To discuss the role, contact Paul Falconer, Development Manager, at 01372 474808.

What are you waiting for?

Equal Opportunities

Elmbridge Borough Council promotes equality. We welcome applications from all community sections. If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, email [e-mail].

How to apply

We do not accept CVs; only online applications. The process may take up to 2 hours, and guidelines are available here: https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form. Use the "Apply Online" button below to access our Applicant Tracking System, where you can track your application, receive updates, and schedule interviews.

Further information

See the Recruitment Pack 2025 and Job Description / Person Specification.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 16 June 2025

Interview date: w/c 30 June 2025