Planning Development Manager
Core
Lead and manage the Development Management team to determine planning applications, ensure compliance with national legislation, and deliver the City Council's strategic growth plans.
Role type
Senior IC planning development manager (team lead)
Builds
Planning application determinations, team capacity, and local development strategies
Domain
Public sector planning / urban development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
team leadership, project management, budget management, policy interpretation, stakeholder engagement, public inquiry management, performance monitoring, strategic planning
Preferred skills
mentoring, cross-service collaboration, policy development, income generation strategies
Technologies
National Planning Policy Framework, Local Government Pension Scheme
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Development Management team; determine planning applications in accordance with national legislation; develop and implement organizational structures and procedures; represent the Council at public inquiries and committee meetings; deputise for the Head of Planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership