Position: Development Management Lead (Lewes)
Location: Lewes, East Sussex
Closing Date: 24 September 2023
Interview Date: 6 October 2023
Salary: £50,101 to £53,446, plus performance related pay of up to £8,000 per year
Hours: 37 hours per week
Type of post: Permanent

This development management role is based in Lewes in East Sussex focussing on providing support and guidance to the Lewes District Council planning team who work jointly with the South Downs National Park Authority across this eastern area of the National Park. This job is available following the internal promotion of the postholder.

The attractive county town of Lewes lies within the eastern part of the South Downs National Park which stretches from Winchester in the west to Eastbourne in the east, making it the third largest national park in England. By virtue of the size of the Park and its resident population (about 120,000), there are a number of large settlements within its boundaries, including Lewes itself and Petersfield, and this environment affords the opportunity for a wide ranging scope of work.

As one of the largest planning authorities in England with over 5,000 applications a year, we offer a unique and fulfilling environment to pursue your career in quite simply some of the most beautiful locations in the south of England. The successful candidate would carry a diverse and interesting caseload of urban and rural planning work, including major applications and appeals.

We welcome applicants who have experience of development management and if you are adaptable, looking for an interesting challenge and you meet the person specification we would love to hear from you. In return we can offer you training, support and interesting work to really help your career flourish.

To apply: Please select the apply button and complete the application and monitoring form. All applications must be submitted on the SDNPA application form (CVs will not be considered) & must reach us by 11:30pm on 24 September 2023.

SDNPA is an inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants.

In all circumstances the SDNPA appoints on merit based on evidence the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post.

SDNPA Enhanced Benefits

• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working
• Healthcare - includes cash plan, counselling and wellbeing discounts
• 27 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Professional development support
• Cycle to work scheme
•  Regular staff events / activities, which support the SDNPA’s Purposes and Duty