Development Management Team Leader - Maldon District Council
Permanent, Full Time
From £47,855.90 to £53,175.80 per annum
Location: Maldon
Closing Date: 20th July 2026
Maldon District Council is working in partnership with Essex Shared Services to support the recruitment of the role of Development Management Team Leader, a full-time position offering hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Office attendance will be in line with the needs of the Council and the Development Management team, including evening Committees or other meetings where necessary. Check out Maldon's careers page to see what it’s like to work for Maldon District Council.
The role is within the Council’s Development Management and Planning Enforcement team, which is part of the Place, Planning & Growth directorate. This is an exciting time to join the planning team at Maldon District Council. We have an increase in major planning applications, we wish to take a more proactive approach to pre application advice and planning performance agreements, at the same time we are looking to review our processes and procedures to ensure we provide a high-quality planning service to our customers.
As an experienced and inspirational Development Management Team Leader, you will lead a high-performing planning team and help deliver sustainable growth across the district. You will oversee a diverse range of planning work, provide professional leadership and mentoring to officers and will work closely with applicants, Councillors, stakeholders and local communities to ensure development proposals align with planning policy and support sustainable growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident planning professional with strong leadership skills, sound planning judgement and a commitment to delivering an efficient, customer-focused Planning service.
Please click here to view the full responsibilities and accountabilities of the Development Management Team Leader role.
Be part of Maldon District Council - 'Where Quality of Life Matters'
Maldon District Council is a local authority 'Where quality of life matters'. Our Corporate Plan sets out our vision and priorities for the next three years and will be reviewed regularly to make sure we are on the right track.
To download or listen to a presentation of the Corporate Plan 2025-2028 click here
Maldon is a picturesque maritime focused district, set within a vast rural landscape and hosting historic places such as Maldon, Tollesbury and Burnham-on-Crouch, famous for their river frontages, yachting heritage and water sports.
The office is based in the heart of the historic Maldon town, close to the high street with a range of shops, pubs and restaurants, sandwich bars and coffee shops, and the famous Prom Park.
Maldon District Council plays a crucial role in the development and prosperity of the district, working for the good of the community and the long term benefit of residents, and you can be part of our friendly team. From front line customer facing roles to policy and strategy, the work of the Council is diverse and dynamic.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will be entitled to a range of benefits, including:
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible and agile working
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Discounted local gym membership
- Free parking
- Payment of one annual professional subscription
Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, culture and experience. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability or marital status.
Maldon District Council is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment, we have been accredited as a Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident Employer we take various actions in order to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.
For more information on these roles or if you have any questions, please email essexsharedservices@essex.gov.uk.
Alternatively, you can contact us by phone:
Samantha Myddelton, Business Development Lead: 0333 013 0098
Thea Towers, Specialist Recruitment Consultant: 0333 013 8008
We are happy to arrange an informal conversation with Michael Johnson, Maldon District Council’s Head of Development Management, Planning & Growth, who would be pleased to discuss the role with you in more detail.
Essex Shared Services is advertising this role as part of its partnership with Maldon District Council; however, the successful candidate will be employed directly by Maldon District Council.