Development Manager

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The appointment is subject to a £2,000 Welcome Payment.

The payment will be made in two instalments (50% upon commencement in post and 50% after the completion of a successful 6 month probation period). A two year retention clause is applicable to the payment. The payment is not available to employees who already work for the Council. 

A grant of up to £6,000 may be available via our Relocation Assistance Scheme. 

We have an exciting Opportunity for a Development Manager. This is a full-time and permanent position (37 hours per week). Hybrid working is in play with the ability to work from home 2-3 days per week. 

This position includes a £2,000 welcome payment (t’s and c’s apply) and a grant of up to £6,000 may be available via a relocation assistance scheme! 

The main purpose for this role is to provide professional planning leadership and strategic management of staff within the Development Management Section and to be responsible for the operational delivery and performance of the Council’s Development Management service, which includes development management, planning enforcement, conservation and design, and trees and landscapes. 

This position would be ideal for an experienced Team Leader looking for the next step in their career, or an existing Development Manager / Assistant Director working with another Local Authority. 

The council is based in the gorgeous Derbyshire Dales, filled with beautiful market towns, stunning countryside, flourishing communities, innovative businesses – a truly special place to work! 

For a confidential chat about this opportunity you can contact Steve Capes, our Director of Place and Economy email steve.capes@derbyshiredales.gov.uk 

If you encounter and problems applying online please contact humanresources@derbyshiredales.gov.uk  

Candidates must possess the necessary ‘right to work in the UK’ authorisation. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa as we do not possess a visa sponsorship licence. 

Interview date:  First stage interview - Week Commencing 11 November or Week Commencing 18 November

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.