Senior Development Management Officer


Company:	Huntingdonshire District Council
Salary:	£43,318 to £48,495 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Huntingdon, PE29 3TN
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high quality services to our communities, residents and businesses and this means we need to employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people. Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking Local Authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision making.

We want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising) all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Job Details

Shape places. Influence growth. Deliver the right development in the right locations.

This is an opportunity to take on a senior planning role where your expertise will have a visible impact on communities, investment, and the future growth of one of the country's most ambitious areas. As a Senior Development Management Officer, you'll work on a diverse and challenging caseload, influence significant development proposals, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, sustainable growth. Whether you're already operating at a senior level or you're an experienced Development Management Officer ready for the next step, this role offers the chance to broaden your experience, enhance your profile, and make a genuine difference.

Working within a supportive and forward-thinking planning service, you'll join a team that is committed to being positive, proactive, and solutions-focused. You'll have the opportunity to engage with developers, elected members, communities, and a wide range of stakeholders, helping to unlock investment while ensuring development contributes positively to the places we serve.

About the role

As a Senior Development Management Officer, you will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of planning applications and development proposals, providing expert professional advice from pre-application stage through to determination and beyond. You'll handle complex and high-profile cases, prepare reports and recommendations, present proposals to Members when required, and contribute to delivering the Council's vision for growth and place shaping.

This is a role that combines technical planning expertise with strong relationship management skills. You'll work closely with developers, agents, residents, elected Members, statutory consultees, and internal colleagues to find practical solutions and achieve positive planning outcomes. Your input will help shape development across the district while balancing commercial, environmental, and community interests.

The role also offers the opportunity to prepare evidence for appeals, contribute to the wider planning agenda, support policy development where appropriate, and work collaboratively with enforcement and other specialist teams. Every day brings new challenges, different stakeholders, and the chance to influence the future of the places we live and work in.

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