Development Team Manager - Basildon DC

Development Team Manager - Basildon DC

Basildon Borough Council

Temporary, Full Time

Up to £75.00 per hour (umbrella)

Location: Basildon

Closing Date: 5th June 2026

Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Basildon Borough Council in recruiting a Development Team Manager in Planning on a full-time, 3–6-month temporary basis. Please note you will be required to be on site 1 - 2 days per week.

The borough of Basildon is alive with opportunity and has the ingredients to be one of the most successful and desirable places in the South-East. As the largest economy in the Thames Estuary outside London, we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved but we are never complacent. We are driving inclusive, sustainable growth to provide opportunity and prosperity for local people and businesses, access to quality homes, vibrant town centres and an enhanced local environment.The Role

You will be joining the council’s Development Management planning team to support the Assistant Director of Planning and to manage a hard-working team of Development Management Planners, Planning Enforcement Officers, Land Charges and Planning Technical Support staff.

This role will provide support to the Assistant Director of Planning in delivering the Planning Service being responsible for all aspects of the Development Management, Planning Enforcement and Appeals, to ensure the delivery of the Development Plan (and other projects). The post holder will be accountable for the smooth running and performance of the Councils Development Management service. 

• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Director, Executive Director and the Service Management Team to develop and deliver the Council’s corporate vision, alongside strategic objectives leading to the delivery and implementation of the development plan

• The post holder will lead and manage the work of Development Management and the Planning Enforcement and Appeals Teams to ensure the efficient operation of the service, in accordance with statutory and legislative requirements and the corporate objectives of the Council (including budgets).

• Responsible for ensuring consistency of decision making across the Borough in relation to all planning applications and enforcement action, in accordance with statutory requirements, the Development Plan framework, relevant corporate policies and national guidance

• Promoting the council’s aims and objectives, engaging with key partners, stakeholders and staff at all levels to promote understanding of the Council’s corporate objectives

To complete external funding applications, bid submissions etc in response to opportunities to secure third party funding for projects or activities under the remit of the Assistant Director. 

The experience you will bring:

• Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute• Knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and regulations including National Key Performance Indicators• Previous experience of managing a multi-disciplinary teammajor planning applications• Strong organisation and communication skills

Please note: Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.What to do NextIf you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.If you have any queries relating to this post please email View email address on workingforessex.com

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