Development Management & Enforcement Manager

As Development Management & Enforcement Manager, you will lead the teams responsible for major applications, strategic sites and enforcement activity, ensuring an efficient, high-quality and customer-focused service. Working with senior officers and elected Members, you will also drive innovation and service improvement. You will:

• Lead and support Development Management and Planning Enforcement teams to deliver excellent outcomes.
• Oversee major planning applications and strategic developments that contribute to the district's growth ambitions.
• Help shape service improvements and modernisation initiatives, including digital innovation and new technologies.
• Build strong relationships with Members, communities, developers and stakeholders.
• Support the Assistant Director (Planning & Growth) in delivering strategic priorities and, where appropriate, deputise on key matters.
• Develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team
About You Whether you already manage a team or are an experienced Team Leader or Principal Planner ready to step up, we would like to hear from you. You will bring:
• A professional planning qualification and RTPI membership, or eligibility.
• Significant Development Management experience, including complex applications.
• Experience leading projects, mentoring colleagues or supervising staff.
• Confidence working with Members, developers and senior stakeholders.
• A commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
• Ambition, resilience and leadership potential.
Grow Your Leadership Career At South Kesteven, we develop future leaders and support experienced managers. You will gain:
• High-profile strategic projects and senior leadership experience.
• Experience of working directly with elected Members and senior officers
• Management, leadership and organisational development.
• Mentoring, training and support to build confidence.
• The opportunity to shape planning services across the district.
This is an opportunity to grow into senior management while leading a high-profile service that delivers tangible outcomes for South Kesteven's communities.


• Flexible, hybrid working to support work-life balance
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing with service
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on learning, development and career progression
• A low-cost healthcare plan
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives