Development Management Manager
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,738 to £54,229 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheltenham Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JOB/179 |
Summary
We’re looking for an experienced and driven planning professional to lead our Development Management team and help deliver our ambitious goals for housing, employment, skills, and carbon neutrality by 2030.
In this leadership role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, manage strategic planning applications, and drive performance improvements across the service. You’ll play a key part in shaping Cheltenham’s future—balancing growth with the conservation of our rich cultural, biodiversity, and heritage assets.
You’ll work closely with elected members, colleagues, and external stakeholders to support timely, high-quality decision-making. With a strong focus on innovation, customer service, and continuous improvement, you’ll help embed a forward-thinking, solution-focused culture within the planning service.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to major development, regeneration, and landmark projects, while supporting Cheltenham’s role as a destination for inward investment and economic growth.
If you’re passionate about planning and ready to make a lasting impact in a progressive council, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of Cheltenham!
Please note that this job advert may close early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
In this leadership role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, manage strategic planning applications, and drive performance improvements across the service. You’ll play a key part in shaping Cheltenham’s future—balancing growth with the conservation of our rich cultural, biodiversity, and heritage assets.
You’ll work closely with elected members, colleagues, and external stakeholders to support timely, high-quality decision-making. With a strong focus on innovation, customer service, and continuous improvement, you’ll help embed a forward-thinking, solution-focused culture within the planning service.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to major development, regeneration, and landmark projects, while supporting Cheltenham’s role as a destination for inward investment and economic growth.
If you’re passionate about planning and ready to make a lasting impact in a progressive council, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of Cheltenham!
Please note that this job advert may close early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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