Deputy Team Leader - Technical Support, Development Manager

Job Description

Salary range: Grade £43,680 - £45,750 p.a. plus fantastic benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Croydon

Deputy Team Leader - Technical Support, Development Manager

Croydon Council's Development Management Service is responsible for the full range of planning applications and consents, appeals, and enforcement investigations. We are seeking a Deputy Team Leader to join our Technical Support Team and support the planning service. This role is pivotal in supporting our service as we enhance our digital capabilities to better serve Croydon residents and businesses.

As our Technical Support Deputy Team Leader, you will provide an important role in ensuring planning applications are processed efficiently, records are maintained accurately, and our systems operate effectively. You will assist the Team Leader in managing team members and ensuring a high performing, customer-focussed service.

The Council’s flexible working policy requires office presence 3 days a week for full-time management roles. We are willing to consider full time, part-time and flexible working. If applying for part-time working, please specify this within your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the validation and processing of planning applications using our specialist IT system: IDOX Uniform

Maintain accurate customer records and archive systems in accordance with departmental procedures

Assist with technical queries from colleagues and customers

Contribute to service development initiatives and team meetings, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency

Provide support for key meetings, hearings and events, including appeal hearings

Ensure that CIL notices are processed in a timely manner

Prepare notices and reports ahead of Planning Committee meetings

Assist with data collection and analysis, including statutory returns to government

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working in an office environment with case management IT systems
• Strong general IT skills including proficiency in Windows, word-processing and email
• The ability to read and scale drawings
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• A methodical approach with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Customer service focus with a helpful and confident manner

The ability to work well under pressure while maintaining accuracy

Knowledge of planning legislation, local government operations, and experience with planning-related systems (IDOX Uniform) would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• The chance to contribute to significant improvements in how we serve our community
• Being part of an inclusive and diverse workplace that values your contribution
  
  

Croydon Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

If you would like to apply, please include a supporting statement which clearly demonstrates how you meet all of the criteria within the job description.

Please apply by midnight on 22nd February 2026. Shortlisted candidates are expected to be invited to an interview between 2nd and 13th March 2026.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Evelyn Gilder, Technical Support Leader: Evelyn.Gilder@croydon.gov.uk

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About Us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities
  
  

Key Business Plan Outcomes

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working
  
  

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.