Principal Development Management Officer

Job: Principal Development Management Officer
Salary: Negotiable DOE
Contract: 6 months + rolling
Hours: 37 per week
IR35: Inside
Hybrid: Hybrid

Join a dynamic team shaping the future of our community! As Development Control Team Leader, you'll lead impactful projects, influence key planning decisions, and ensure quality development—making a real difference while growing your leadership career.
About the role:

• Support the Development Manager in leading the Development Management Team.
• Handle significant planning applications, including site inspections, consultations, and assessments.
• Prepare and present reports to the Development Control Committee.
• Act as Development Manager in their absence, including workload allocation and performance monitoring.
• Negotiate improved development proposals and financial contributions for infrastructure.
• Provide advice on complex planning proposals to the public and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with council departments and external bodies on development matters.
• Prepare appeal statements and represent the council at hearings or inquiries.
• Address complaints and assist in Ombudsman investigations when necessary.
• Manage correspondence and other tasks as assigned.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Josh Draycott on or 01772954200 or JD@spencerclarkergroup.co.uk with an updated CV.

*Referral Scheme*
If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer up to £500 in vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.