This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally. Join our team As Planning Lead for Development Management, known internally as the Strategic and Professional Lead for Development Management, you will work at the centre of the councils growth and placemaking agenda. If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role We relish a challenge and we believe the significant expectations placed on us to deliver new homes and business is also an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy which will also shape the future of the districts. Reporting to the Chief Planning Officer, your role will place you at the centre of this agenda, helping to support inclusive growth, climate resilience, our environmental ambitions and the creation of high-quality places for communities. Responsibilities will include: developing strategies for complex development proposals championing exemplary design and placemaking leading and managing the representation of the councils at appeal or in major and complex planning proceedings to safeguard robust decision making, which meets the high standards we expect production and delivery of the Service Plan and associated business, service improvement and project plans working with and supporting our communities to play their part in delivering the councils vision for sustainable growth building ..... full job details .....