Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Planning service as a Team Leader (Development Management). You will play a key leadership role within one of our three Development Management teams, helping to deliver high-quality, sustainable development across the borough. Reporting to the Joint Executive Head of Planning Development, you will lead and manage a team of professional planning officers, ensuring the timely and effective determination of planning applications while maintaining excellent customer service standards. This is a senior role requiring strong leadership, sound professional judgement and the ability to work confidently with elected members, developers, residents and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
* Lead the operational management of a Development Management team (Major & Minor Applications, Applications & Enforcement, or Strategic Sites)
* Manage performance, workloads and professional development of officers within the team
* Determine planning applications under delegated powers and oversee sensitive and complex cases
* Take the lead on applications reported to Planning Committee, including presenting reports
* Build and maintain positive working relationships with councillors, developers, partners and communities
* Represent the Council at appeals, hearings and inquiries where required
* Contribute to service planning, improvement projects and wider strategic objectives
* Ensure performance targets, quality standards and customer service expectations are met
You will be an experienced planning professional with a strong track record of leadership and decision-making in a development management environment. You will bring excellent communication skills, political awareness and the ability to balance performance pressures with high-quality outcomes.
Qualifications
Essential requirements include:
* Degree or equivalent qualification in a planning discipline
* Full Chartered Membership of the RTPI
* Significant senior-level experience in development management
* Strong leadership, influencing and negotiation skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A commitment to customer service, equality and continuous improvement
Waverley is an ambitious authority committed to professionalism, collaboration and wellbeing. We offer:
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* A supportive and engaged leadership team
* Opportunities for professional development and CPD
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* A chance to make a real impact on the future of our communities
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