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senior development manager - Northamptonshire

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Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 9LZ

Salary

£50 - £55 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Senior Development Management Officer is available in Northamptonshire with a hybrid working arrangement.
  • The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £50 - £55, and requires substantial experience in development management, planning policy, and enforcement.
  • Candidates should possess strong project management skills and a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, ideally with RTPI membership.
  • Key responsibilities include managing significant planning applications, supporting policy development, and conducting site assessments.
  • This interim/temporary assignment provides an opportunity to influence strategic planning across a diverse and growing region.
Job Title: Senior Development Management OfficerLocation: Northamptonshire (Hybrid Working)Rate: £50 - £55 per hourContract: Interim / Temporary Assignment About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Development Management Officer to join the Growth and Regeneration Directorate in Northamptonshire. This is a pivotal role supporting both Planning Policy and Development Management & Enforcement functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex planning projects, managing key policy workstreams, and handling a caseload of significant planning applications and enforcement matters. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, providing flexibility alongside engagement with key stakeholders across the region. Key Responsibilities 
  • Policy Development
  • Lead or support planning policy workstreams and manage the preparation of evidence documents.
  • Contribute to the drafting and review of policy, design guidance, and consultation materials.
  • Support the preparation of Local Plan documents, participating in Examination in Public where required.
  • Advise on neighbourhood planning and provide policy observations on complex applications.
  • Manage data, monitor trends, and maintain up-to-date policy information systems.
  • Development Management & Enforcement
  • Validate planning applications and manage a caseload of significant development proposals.
  • Conduct site visits, assessments, and consultations.
  • Prepare reports and present recommendations at Planning Committee meetings.
  • Lead on enforcement investigations, prepare formal notices, and represent the Council at inquiries or in court.
  • Negotiate developer contributions and advise stakeholders on planning procedures and policies.
 We are looking for a qualified planning professional with: 
  • Substantial experience in development management, planning policy, and enforcement.
  • Strong project management skills and a comprehensive understanding of planning legislation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and public representation.
  • Ability to analyse complex information, make sound judgements, and deliver practical outcomes.
  • A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, ideally with RTPI membership.
 Why Join Us?
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Flexible hybrid working model
  • Opportunity to influence strategic planning across a diverse and growing region
 To find out more information please contact Lily at  Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

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