Planning Development Manager

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Job description

Planning Development Manager

Salary: £49,764 - £53,880 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate planning professional to lead our development management function.

Devon County Council is an ambitious and diverse organisation that is responsible for a wide range of services. In addition to planning, this includes education, social care, highways, libraries, waste management, public health, and economic development. We work with our partners and communities to make Devon a great place to live, work, and visit.

We are looking for an experienced professional with significant experience at a senior level in development management, comprehensive knowledge of planning law and practice with regards to all aspects of development management, and strong knowledge of minerals and waste. As an effective communicator, you will be a proven team player and have extensive experience liaising with Councillors, stakeholders, and presenting at committee.

Devon’s Planning Team has a key role in planning for minerals and waste, supporting development and delivering infrastructure whilst also ensuring that we respond positively to Devon County Council’s climate emergency declaration. It’s an interesting time to join the team which is dealing with a breadth of planning applications as well as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). The team is flexible and dynamic, working across all areas of planning. You will support them in this, providing leadership to the team and having a key role in supporting their development and empowering the team to make robust decisions.

If you have any questions and would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Sarah Ratnage – [e-mail]

Interview Date: 12th May 2025

Closing Date: 27th April 2025

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DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality, and promote diversity across Devon.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.

For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.

We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).