Overview
Salary: £51,356 - £52,413 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week (part-time hours may be considered)
Location: Allerdale House, Workington
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Cumberland Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Development Management Team Leader to help deliver a high‑quality planning service that supports regeneration, housing growth, environmental quality, and economic prosperity. You’ll lead a team of planning officers, oversee complex and high‑profile planning cases, and provide expert professional advice to applicants, Members, partners, and stakeholders. You’ll ensure decisions are robust, timely, and aligned with policy, while driving service improvements and contributing to the delivery of the Cumberland Local Plan.
What You’ll Do
* Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Development Management team
* Manage complex planning applications, appeals, and enforcement matters
* Represent the Council at planning committees, hearings, and inquiries
* Provide clear, consistent advice to customers, Members, and partners
* Support policy development, service improvements, and corporate priorities
* Ensure quality assurance, risk management, and effective budget oversight
About You
* Degree in planning or related discipline
* Chartered membership of RTPI or equivalent
* Strong leadership and staff management experience
* Extensive Development Management experience, including work with major developers
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills
* Confident representing the authority in formal or legal settings
* Effective budget and performance management capability
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Nick Hayhurst by email at Nick.Hayhurst@Cumberland.gov.uk
Application Information
Closing date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Interview date: Thursday 23 April 2026
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions. You must include a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role.
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