PLANNING DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,269 to £53,460 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | HU1 2AA |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33584 |
Summary
Hull City Council is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Planning Development Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality planning outcomes across the city. This is an exciting opportunity to shape Hull’s future—supporting regeneration, driving sustainable growth, and ensuring developments enhance the character, resilience, and prosperity of our communities.
You will oversee a busy and dynamic Development Management service, ensuring that planning applications are handled efficiently, transparently, and in accordance with statutory requirements and local priorities. As a key leader within the Planning team, you will help set the strategic direction for the service and play a central role in enabling investment and development across Hull.
Why work for Hull City Council?
Be part of a council driving ambitious regeneration and investment across the city which will help the many large companies and businesses that call Hull home to prosper and expand.
Work within a supportive, collaborative, and forward‑looking Planning service which is going through a period of change and embracing new ways of working and electronic working opportunities.
Opportunities for professional development.
A strong commitment to flexible working and staff wellbeing.
The chance to make a genuine, lasting impact on the future of Hull and its residents.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dylan Jones, Head of Planning, on 01482 616 912 or dylan.jones@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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