Development Management Lead

Work Base: Church Square House

Location: Scunthorpe

Salary: Grade 12 £49,590 to £56,932 per year

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

DBS: No

Closing Date: Friday 31 March 2023

North Lincolnshire is a rural county with picturesque villages. We have masses of green, outdoor space, good and outstanding schools and an excellent housing offer. We are located within easy reach of the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands and our motorway network enables easy access to many major cities.

Significant infrastructure, housing and regeneration investment is taking place within North Lincolnshire enabled by funding success through the Town’s Deal, Future High Street Fund and Levelling Up Round 2. Forming part of the Humber Energy Estuary, the area is embarking on significant projects at the forefront of energy related transformation and port-centric related activity through the development of the Humber Freeport and decarbonisation projects. These are exciting times for the area and provide the backdrop for the opportunities currently available within our Development Management function.

We have an opportunity for someone with leadership skills and vision to lead our Development Management team. You would lead the discharge of all the council’s statutory duties as the Local Planning Authority and act as an expert advisor to the council and its Planning Committee.

The role would suit a dedicated planning professional with management experience who is ready in their career to lead a high-quality development management function. Educated to degree level with eligibility for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, you will have an expert and practical knowledge of planning and development related legislation. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organised individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

In return we offer an attractive range of benefits, including:

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Kate Robinson, Head of Economy on 01724 296653 or email kate.robinson@northlincs.gov.uk