Team Leader, Development Management

We’re growing our Development Management team and have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join us at this pivotal moment.

With the upcoming adoption of the Tunbridge Wells Local Plan and the Town Centre Plan, we’re preparing for a busy and rewarding phase — and we’re looking for an experienced planning professional who’s ready to take on a leadership role.

Why this role?

You’ll lead a dedicated team of seven officers, working alongside another Team Leader and reporting to the Development Manager. This is a chance to shape and support some of the borough’s most significant developments — including major allocated sites — while guiding and mentoring a talented team.

You’ll be involved in:

• Allocating caseloads and managing your own planning applications
• Overseeing performance, outputs and report writing
• Attending and presenting at committee meetings (some outside standard office hours)
• Helping ensure we meet performance targets and maintain high-quality, consistent decisions

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supervising or mentoring others in a planning or development management setting
• A collaborative, supportive leadership style
• A passion for delivering good design and positive planning outcomes

We’ll support your growth with training, coaching and mentoring — because we believe in developing our people.

What you’ll get:

• 26 days’ holiday (rising to 29 with 5 years' continuous LG service) + UK bank holidays + 3 extra days in December
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual membership fees refunded for your professional body
• Hybrid working to support work/life balance
• Free parking near the Town Hall
• Free tea, coffee and wellbeing perks like an EAP, flu jabs, eyecare vouchers and more

Ready to apply?

Apply now and take the next step in your planning career.  If you’d like to talk through the role, contact Lucinda Roach, Development Manager at lucinda.roach@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

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