Development Team Manager – Basildon DC
CompanyEssex County Council
Location
Basildon, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeContract
Posted At5/14/2026
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Description
About The Role
Development Team Manager - Basildon DC
Basildon Borough Council
Temporary, Full Time
Up to £70.00 per hour (umbrella)
Location: Basildon
Closing Date: 22nd May 2026
Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Basildon Borough Council in recruiting a Development Team Manager in Planning on a full-time, 3–6-month temporary basis. Please note you will be required to be on site 2 days per week.
The borough of Basildon is alive with opportunity and has the ingredients to be one of the most successful and desirable places in the South-East. As the largest economy in the Thames Estuary outside London, we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved but we are never complacent. We are driving inclusive, sustainable growth to provide opportunity and prosperity for local people and businesses, access to quality homes, vibrant town centres and an enhanced local environment.The Role
You will be joining the council’s Development Management planning team to support the Assistant Director of Planning and to manage a hard-working team of Development Management Planners, Planning Enforcement Officers, Land Charges and Planning Technical Support staff.
This role will provide support to the Assistant Director of Planning in delivering the Planning Service being responsible for all aspects of the Development Management, Planning Enforcement and Appeals, to ensure the delivery of the Development Plan (and other projects). The post holder will be accountable for the smooth running and performance of the Councils Development Management service.
Development Team Manager - Basildon DC
Basildon Borough Council
Temporary, Full Time
Up to £70.00 per hour (umbrella)
Location: Basildon
Closing Date: 22nd May 2026
Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Basildon Borough Council in recruiting a Development Team Manager in Planning on a full-time, 3–6-month temporary basis. Please note you will be required to be on site 2 days per week.
The borough of Basildon is alive with opportunity and has the ingredients to be one of the most successful and desirable places in the South-East. As the largest economy in the Thames Estuary outside London, we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved but we are never complacent. We are driving inclusive, sustainable growth to provide opportunity and prosperity for local people and businesses, access to quality homes, vibrant town centres and an enhanced local environment.The Role
You will be joining the council’s Development Management planning team to support the Assistant Director of Planning and to manage a hard-working team of Development Management Planners, Planning Enforcement Officers, Land Charges and Planning Technical Support staff.
This role will provide support to the Assistant Director of Planning in delivering the Planning Service being responsible for all aspects of the Development Management, Planning Enforcement and Appeals, to ensure the delivery of the Development Plan (and other projects). The post holder will be accountable for the smooth running and performance of the Councils Development Management service.
- Work collaboratively with the Assistant Director, Executive Director and the Service Management Team to develop and deliver the Council’s corporate vision, alongside strategic objectives leading to the delivery and implementation of the development plan
- The post holder will lead and manage the work of Development Management and the Planning Enforcement and Appeals Teams to ensure the efficient operation of the service, in accordance with statutory and legislative requirements and the corporate objectives of the Council (including budgets).
The experience you will bring:
- Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute
- Knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and regulations including National Key Performance Indicators
- Previous experience of managing a multi-disciplinary teammajor planning applications
- Strong organisation and communication skills