Teignbridge District Council – 6-Month Contract

Location: TQ12 4XX (Minimum 2 days per week in the office)

IR35: Inside

Contract Length: 6 Months

Rate: Open – please apply with your expected day rate

Teignbridge District Council is seeking an experienced Development Management Team Leader to guide and support a high-performing team during a pivotal period for the service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional with strong leadership capability and a background in complex case management.

You will play a key role in driving high-quality performance across the Development Management function, acting as case officer on major applications and deputising for senior leadership where required.

• Lead & Manage the Team – Oversee workload allocation, performance management, staff development and service delivery to ensure KPIs and local indicators are consistently met.
• Quality Assurance – Ensure all planning advice, decisions and recommendations—both your own and the team’s—are accurate, robust, compliant with legislation and considerate of public and stakeholder representations.
• Strategic Input – Play an active role in the wider Development Management leadership team, contributing to service planning, long-term strategy and policy development.
• Major Applications – Act as case officer for key major projects, helping drive high-quality outcomes that support the council’s priorities.
• Communications & Media Handling – Respond to media enquiries in alignment with Comms guidance and senior leadership direction.
• Deputising Duties – Provide cover for the Head of Development Management and the Planning Support Manager when required.

This role is ideal for someone who can quickly integrate into a busy team environment and provide confident, informed leadership. You should bring:

• Solid experience in Development Management within a local authority setting
• Strong staff management / team leadership capability
• Experience handling major and complex planning applications
• A collaborative, proactive approach to service improvement
• Excellent knowledge of planning legislation, processes and policy