Estates Officer - Development Management

Learning & Skills; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

LGPS

Flexi-time

Flexible working

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave

Wellbeing

Cycle to work

Retail discounts

Job summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking an Estates Officer - Development Management to lead on strategic development and regeneration projects that deliver social and economic value for the borough. You will work with landowners, developers and public sector partners to bring forward development opportunities and manage complex property agreements.

This fixed-term role (2 years) offers a competitive salary (£48,738 - £51,928) and a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and

Qualifications

• Experience in regeneration/economic development is desirable.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercially minded property professional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on strategic development and regeneration projects from inception to completion.
• Work with landowners, developers and public sector partners to deliver development opportunities.
• Negotiate complex property agreements and manage strategic partnerships.

Job description

Estates Officer - Development Management (Ref: TBC)

Hours and Pay

Salary £48,738 - £51,928 per annum Salary Band Over £50,000 Post Type Fixed Term Hours Per Week Full time

Job and Application details

Categories Regeneration/ Economic Development

Directorate N/A Published Date 05/10/2026 Closing Date 18/10/2026

Help shape the future of Darlington. We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded property professional to lead on strategic development and regeneration projects that deliver real benefits for our communities. Working with landowners, developers, public sector partners and local stakeholders, you will help bring forward key development opportunities, negotiate complex property agreements, manage strategic partnerships and ensure projects are delivered successfully from inception to completion. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering the Council’s growth ambitions, improving places and creating lasting social and economic value across the Borough.

This post is for 2 years fixed term.

Benefits

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.