Development Team Manager – Basildon BC
Posted 5 days ago by Essex County Council
£70 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Basildon, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Development Team Manager at Basildon Borough Council will oversee a team of planning professionals, supporting the Head of Planning in managing development management, planning enforcement, and appeals. This temporary full-time role requires on-site presence two days a week and focuses on delivering the Development Plan and strategic objectives for the borough. The position involves project management, technical financial guidance, and collaboration with various stakeholders to promote the council's aims. The role is crucial for ensuring effective planning operations and compliance with statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of Principal Planners, Enforcement Officers, and Planning Technical Support staff.
- Support the Head of Planning in delivering the Planning Service and Development Management.
- Ensure the delivery of the Development Plan and Essex 2050 projects.
- Provide technical financial advice for Development Management and ongoing projects.
- Lead and manage the Planning Enforcement and Appeals Teams.
- Negotiate with developers on policy and financial aspects of developments.
- Engage with partners and stakeholders to promote the council’s objectives.
- Complete external funding applications for projects under the Head of Service.
Key Skills:
- Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
- Knowledge of planning legislation and regulations.
- Experience managing major planning applications.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Salary (Rate): £70.00 hourly
City: Basildon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
About The Role
Development Team Manager - Basildon BC
Basildon Borough Council
Temporary, Full Time
Up to £70.00 per hour (umbrella)
Location: Basildon
Closing Date: 22nd May 2026
Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Basildon Borough Council in recruiting a Development Team Manager in Planning on a full-time, 3–6-month temporary basis. Please note you will be required to be on site 2 days per week.
The borough of Basildon is alive with opportunity and has the ingredients to be one of the most successful and desirable places in the South-East. As the largest economy in the Thames Estuary outside London, we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved but we are never complacent. We are driving inclusive, sustainable growth to provide opportunity and prosperity for local people and businesses, access to quality homes, vibrant town centres and an enhanced local environment.
The Role
You will be joining the council’s planning team to support the Head of Planning and to manage a hard-working team of Principal Planners, Enforcement Officers, Land Charges Officer and Planning Technical Support staff. This role will provide support to the Head of Planning in delivering the Planning Service being responsible for all aspects of the Development Management, Planning Enforcement and Appeals, to ensure the delivery of the Development Plan and Essex 2050 (and other projects). The post holder will be accountable for the project management in respect of the Councils development management. You will be responsible for identifying and verifying benefits from the development plan and future strategic plans, projects and programmes as directed. Work collaboratively with the Head of Service and the Service Management Team to develop and deliver the Council’s corporate vision, alongside strategic objectives leading to the delivery and implementation of an up-to-date development plan This role will ensure capacity to support the delivery of the development plan and other projects and programmes, in particular with regards to the Councils Growth Agenda The post will provide technical financial advice and guidance for the delivery of the Development Management and the Development Plan, alongside ongoing projects and programmes Deliver professional/managerial expertise advice with regards to the Planning aspects of programmes and projects under the remit of the Head of Service The post holder will lead and manage the work of Development Management and the Planning Enforcement and Appeals Teams to ensure the efficient operation of the service, in accordance with statutory and legislative requirements and the corporate objectives of the Council (including budgets). Responsible for ensuring consistency of decision making across the Borough in relation to all planning applications and enforcement action, in accordance with statutory requirements, the Development Plan framework, relevant corporate policies and national guidance To carry out negotiations with developers regarding the policy and financial aspect of developments including contractual arrangements such as quotes, financial processes and reviews to ensure development site viability, sustainability and deliverability Promoting the council’s aims and objectives, engaging with key partners, stakeholders and staff at all levels to promote understanding of the Council’s corporate objectives To complete external funding applications, bid submissions etc in response to opportunities to secure third party funding for projects or activities under the remit of the Head of Service. External funding opportunities could be for several millions of pounds
The experience you will bring:
- Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute
- Knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and regulations
- Previous experience of managing major planning applications
- Strong organisation and communication skills
Please note: Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.
What To Do Next
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website. If you have any queries relating to this post please email louise.butler@essex.gov.uk