Development Management Team Leader - EH0352

Are you a talented and experienced Town Planner ready for your next challenge of leading a team? Join East Hampshire District Council at an exciting time of change and opportunity where your work will genuinely shape the future of our communities. Following a recent review of resources, an opportunity has arisen within our Development Management Team for a Team Leader to manage a team of planning officers and play a key role in delivering high-quality, place-focused development across the district.

East Hampshire is a beautiful district. From the stunning landscapes of the South Downs National Park together with our historic market towns, attractive villages and countryside, you will be helping balance growth with the protection of what makes this area unique. Like many authorities, we face important challenges around housing delivery and sustainable development; but we are committed to ensuring that growth is positive, well-planned and benefits our communities.

Working in an exceptionally attractive and scenic part of the country, you will play a vital role leading a team of planning officers in determining planning applications in a prompt and efficient manner. You will also be responsible for growing and developing the team and maintaining a high quality, effective and responsive service for our customers. There will also be an opportunity for the successful candidate to handle one or two complex major planning applications as part of the role. The right candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, together with a proactive, solution-focused approach.

You’ll also be joining us at a time when local government is evolving, with Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) on the horizon. This presents a unique opportunity to be part of shaping how planning services are delivered in the future, which will bring innovation, collaboration and new ways of working to the forefront.

• Lead and manage a team of planning officers.
• Determine planning applications promptly and efficiently.
• Grow and develop the team, maintaining a high quality and responsive service for customers.
• Handle one or two complex major planning applications as part of the role.

• Hybrid working with a flexible balance between home and office.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your work/life balance.
• A newly refurbished office close to Petersfield town centre and the railway station.
• In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more.

East Hampshire District Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on merit. The council is an inclusive employer and appoint on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications is Monday 6th July 2026. Interviews will be held at East Hampshire District Council Offices and are anticipated to take place during the week commencing 13th July 2026.