Hybrid Development Management Team Lead – Major Projects

North Yorkshire Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Recruitment payment up to 10%

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an experienced Development Management Team Manager to lead a high-performing team within the Planning Service. You will oversee major planning applications and appeals, provide strategic leadership, and drive improvements in service delivery.

The role requires Chartered RTPI membership or equivalent, a planning-related degree, and a track record of managing complex projects and coordinating with elected Members and external partners.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and guidance with the ability to apply it in practice.
• Significant experience managing complex planning cases and leading on major planning applications and appeals.
• Proven experience in a leadership role, with a strong ability to manage, motivate, and develop a team.
• Experience of working effectively with elected Members and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Chartered membership of the RTPI or an equivalent professional body.
• A relevant degree or post-graduate qualification in planning or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of planning professionals, providing technical guidance, mentoring and professional leadership to deliver a proactive, customer-focused, and compliant service.
• Oversee complex and high-profile planning applications and appeals.
• Support the Service Manager in the delivery of a comprehensive programme of improvement, transformation, and cultural change within the team.
• Manage complex and strategically significant planning applications and appeals, ensuring consistency in decision-making.
• Foster strong relationships with Members of the Council, statutory agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and technical guidance to staff, promoting professional development and ensuring staff are empowered to make informed decisions.
• Oversee the preparation and organisation of Planning Committees, and represent the Planning Service at public meetings, hearings, and inquiries.
• Manage the negotiation of community benefits through legal agreements, such as section 106 obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy payments.

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an experienced Development Management Team Manager to lead a high-performing team within the Planning Service. You will oversee major planning applications and appeals, provide strategic leadership, and drive improvements in service delivery.

The role requires Chartered RTPI membership or equivalent, a planning-related degree, and a track record of managing complex projects and coordinating with elected Members and external partners.