Role: Principal Development Management Officer REF1424364 Contract Length: Until 07/03/25 Location: Hybrid/Northampton IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £50 – £53 per hour Spinwell is recruiting for a Principal Development Management Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICER Assisting the Development Manager in the management of the Development Management Team through direct line management responsibilities Dealing with a case load of some of the more significant planning applications, including the carrying out of site inspections, research, consultations and assessment of the applications. Making appropriate recommendations in accordance with the policies of the Council and the Development Control Improvement Plan under the direction of the Development Manager and Head of Planning Services. Preparation of Committee reports on planning and other applications, to include presentation of reports at Development Control Committee. Deputising for the Development Manager in his/her absence to include allocation of new workload to Planning Officers and related performance monitoring. Negotiating where appropriate to improve development proposals. Negotiating financial contributions with developers to meet infrastructure requirements. Providing advice and assistance to the public, prospective applicants, and others with regard to large or complex planning proposals. Liaison with other sections of the service, other sections of the Council and other bodies to ensure full consideration is given to all factors relating to proposed developments. Preparation of statements in support of appeals. Representing the Council as an expert planning witness at hearings and public inquiries. Dealing with complaints (where appropriate) in accordance with the Council’s corporate complaints procedure; assisting the Local Government Ombudsman where necessary in their investigations. Dealing with general and specific correspondence in accordance with performance targets. Any other matters relevant to the post as may be directed from time to time If you are a Principal Development Management Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us About You Not Specified About Us