Team Manager – Development Management

March 16, 2026

Job Category: Town Planning
Job Location: South West England
Job Type: Contract

Team Manager – Development Management

A Local Authority in the South West is looking for a Team Manager to join on an interim basis. This will be for an initial 6-month basis with view to extend.

About The Role

My client is looking for an experienced Interim Manager to come in and assist whilst they search for a candidate to fill the post permanently. Their duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • To provide effective management and lead a team(s) of officers within the Development management service including responsibility for staff performance management.
  • To act as case officer for corporately important major projects to drive the Development Management function within the Council.
  • To deputise for the Head of Development Management and cover for the Planning Support Manager as required.

This role will require an office presence of twice a week.

About The Candidate

The right candidate will ideally qualify for RTPI membership or equivalent.

When

The client is looking to interview and proceed with the right candidate as soon as possible.

Interested?

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Lily on 0208 524 5226 or alternatively, send me an email of your up to date CV on lily.r@stonehouserg.com

If you are interested in Town Planning positions at other levels of seniority or you do not feel this role is for you but still would like to speak about other roles, please do make contact.

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