Deputy Development Management Manager

Deputy Development Management Manager (DDM118)

Grade K (SCP 36 - 40): £47,181 – £51,356 per annum (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent, 37 per week

Why join us?

Working for Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils gives you the opportunity to
make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:

• Flexitime scheme to support work–life balance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 27.5 days annual leave, rising to 32.5 days after 5 years (continuous local government service)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free car parking
• Essential Car User Allowance
• Payment of one professional fee per year

About the role

We are seeking a Deputy Development Manager to join our established and supportive Development Management Service, working across Stafford Borough Council. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing development of our service, supporting managers and leaders across the local authority. You’ll be at the heart of a varied and rewarding workload, helping to deliver high‑quality services to our communities.

You will be contributing to an ambitious agenda as we support both councils through the evolving local government landscape.

About you

You will be:

• Qualified to Degree Level or above in relevant subject such as Law, Surveying etc. and a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute
• Experienced in Development Management working across a broad range of Development matters and ideally with some experience in Planning Enforcement.
• Confident operating in a public sector or similarly complex environment
• Collaborative, professional and committed to delivering high‑quality services with a focus on performance management and service improvement.

Further details are available in the supporting documentation.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and your work will have a meaningful impact across two ambitious local authorities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with us.

How to apply

Apply online at: https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk

Alternatively, contact us on 01785 619000 or email us quoting the role number at:

✉ recruitment@staffordbc.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 6th September 2026

Cannock Chase District