4Recruitment Services
senior development manager – Northamptonshire
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Development Management Officer
Location: Northamptonshire (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £50 – £55 per hour
Contract: Interim / Temporary Assignment
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Development Management Officer to join the Growth and Regeneration Directorate in Northamptonshire. This is a pivotal role supporting both Planning Policy and Development Management & Enforcement functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex planning projects, managing key policy workstreams, and handling a caseload of significant planning applications and enforcement matters. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, providing flexibility alongside engagement with key stakeholders across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Policy Development
- Lead or support planning policy workstreams and manage the preparation of evidence documents.
- Contribute to the drafting and review of policy, design guidance, and consultation materials.
- Support the preparation of Local Plan documents, participating in Examination in Public where required.
- Advise on neighbourhood planning and provide policy observations on complex applications.
- Manage data, monitor trends, and maintain up-to-date policy information systems.
- Development Management & Enforcement
- Validate planning applications and manage a caseload of significant development proposals.
- Conduct site visits, assessments, and consultations.
- Prepare reports and present recommendations at Planning Committee meetings.
- Lead on enforcement investigations, prepare formal notices, and represent the Council at inquiries or in court.
- Negotiate developer contributions and advise stakeholders on planning procedures and policies.
We are looking for a qualified planning professional with:
- Substantial experience in development management, planning policy, and enforcement.
- Strong project management skills and a comprehensive understanding of planning legislation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and public representation.
- Ability to analyse complex information, make sound judgements, and deliver practical outcomes.
- A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, ideally with RTPI membership.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive hourly rate
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Opportunity to influence strategic planning across a diverse and growing region
To find out more information please contact Lily at Lilye@4recruitmentservices.com
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.